* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: NGC 7087


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
NGC 7087
Permalink  
 


NGC 7087 (also ESO 343-8, IRAS 21314-4102, MCG -7-44-25 and PGC 66988) is a magnitude +13.0 spiral galaxy located 234 million light-years away in the constellation Grus.

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflecting telescope at Feldhausen, Claremont, Cape Town on the 4th September 1834. 

Right Ascension 21h 34m 33.4s, Declination -40° 49' 06"



__________________
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