IC 1574

IC 1574
IC 1574
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00h 43m 3.5670s
Declination−22° 14′ 35.256″
Distance17 Mly
Apparent magnitude (V)13.7
Characteristics
TypeIBm
Apparent size (V)2.1′ × 0.8′
Other designations
ESO 474-018, UGCA 9, MCG -04-02-043, PGC 2578

IC 1574 is an irregular galaxy 17 million light-years from Earth. It is a member of the Sculptor Group, a group of galaxies near the Local Group. It was discovered by DeLisle Stewart on 3 November 1898.

References

  1. 1 2 "Results for object IC 1574". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. NASA and Caltech. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Dunlop, Storm (2005). Atlas of the Night Sky. Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-717223-8.
  3. ↑ Seligman, Courtney. "Index Catalogue Objects: IC 1574". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 10 November 2024.