* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: NGC 5966


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
NGC 5966
Permalink  
 


NGC 5966 (also MCG 7-32-32, UGC 9923 and PGC 55552) is a magnitude +12.3 elliptical galaxy located 205 million light-years away in the constellation Boötes.

The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 18th March 1787.

Right Ascension 15h 35' 52.2s, Declination +39° 46' 09"



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard