NGC 155

NGC 155 is a lenticular galaxy in the Cetus constellation. It was discovered on September 1, 1886, by Lewis A. Swift.

NGC 155
SDSS view of NGC 155
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00h 34m 40.113s[1]
Declination−10° 45 59.35[1]
Redshift0.020714[2]
Helio radial velocity6210[2]
Distance248.37 ± 41.74 Mly (76.150 ± 12.799 Mpc)[2]
Apparent magnitude (B)13[3]
Characteristics
TypeS00 pec[2]
Size125,600 ly (38,510 pc)[2][note 1]
Apparent size (V)1.38 × 1.06[2]
Other designations
MGC-02-02-055, PGC 2076[3]

References

Notes

  1. RC3 D_25 (blue) values used.


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