NGC 539
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
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NGC 539 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Cetus south. It is estimated to be 429 million light years from the Milky Way and has a diameter of approximately 286,000 ly.[3][4][5] It was discovered on 31 October 1885 by American astronomer Francis Leavenworth.[6]
Right ascension01h 25m 21.73827s[1]
Declination−18° 09′ 49.9592″[1]
| NGC 539 | |
|---|---|
legacy surveys image of NGC 539 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 01h 25m 21.73827s[1] |
| Declination | −18° 09′ 49.9592″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.032528[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 9593.1 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 440 Mly (134.8 Mpc)[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 14.32[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SB(rs)c[1] |
| Size | ~285,900 ly (87.67 kpc) (estimated) |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 542- G 010, IRAS 01229-1825, 2MASX J01252171-1809499, MCG -03-04-063, PGC 5269[1] | |
