* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: NGC 1518


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
NGC 1518
Permalink  
 


NGC 1518 (also ESO 550-7, IRAS 04046-2118, MCG -4-10-13 and PGC 14475) is a magnitude +11.8 barred spiral galaxy located 42 million light-years away in the constellation Eridani.

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 13th November 1835. 

Right Ascension 04h 06m 49.0s, Declination -21° 10' 46"

See more



__________________
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