Andromeda XIX

Andromeda XIX
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationAndromeda
Right ascension00h 19m 32.10s
Declination+35° 02′ 37.1″
Redshift0.003903
Distance2,651 kly (812.8 kpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)−10.1
Absolute magnitude (V)14.5
Characteristics
TypedG
Half-light radius (physical)1700 pc
Notable featuresSatellite of Andromeda Galaxy, extremely diffuse
Other designations
And XIX, LEDA 5056919

Andromeda XIX is a satellite galaxy of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), a member of the Local Group, like the Milky Way Galaxy. Andromeda XIX is considered "the most extended dwarf galaxy known in the Local Group", and has been shown to have a half-light radius of 1.7 kiloparsec (kpc). It was discovered by the Canada–France–Hawaii Telescope, and is thought to be a dwarf galaxy.

As with other dwarf galaxies, Andromeda XIX is not producing new stars: 90% of its star formation occurred over 9 billion years ago. However, compared to dwarf galaxies of similar mass Andromeda XIX is extremely diffuse, like Antlia II.

History

Surveillance was performed during use of the MegaPrime/MegaCam 1 deg2 (camera) on the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) had mapped the Andromeda Galaxy's stellar halo (one quarter) up to ~150 kpc. The survey confirmed the clumpiness of Andromeda's stellar halo. It had shown the existence of multiple other dwarf galaxies. They include: Andromeda XI, XII, XIII, XV, XVI, XVIII, XIX, and XX.

See also

References

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