NGC 1521
Galaxy in the constellation Edrianus
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NGC 1521 (also known as PGC 14520) is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered on November 21, 1835, by John Herschel. [2]
Right ascension4h 04m 18.9263s[1]
Declination−21° 03′ 07.151″[1]
| NGC 1521 | |
|---|---|
Image of NGC 1521 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Right ascension | 4h 04m 18.9263s[1] |
| Declination | −21° 03′ 07.151″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.014153 ± 0.000004 [1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 4243 ± 12 km/s[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.31[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E3? [1] |
| Size | ~470,700 ly (144.33 kpc) (estimated) |
| Other designations | |
| WISEA J040818.92-210307.1, PGC 14520[1] | |
