NGC 178

NGC 178
HST image of NGC 178
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00h 39m 08.392s
Declination−14° 10′ 22.25″
Redshift0.004863
Heliocentric radial velocity1454.4 km/s
Distance67 Mly (20.6 Mpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)12.6
Apparent magnitude (B)13.6
Characteristics
TypeSB(s)m
Size25 to 30 kly
Apparent size (V)1.85′ × 0.85′
Other designations
2MASX J00390839-1410222, IC 39, MCG -02-02-078, PGC 2349

NGC 178 is a Magellanic spiral galaxy in the constellation of Cetus. The compiler of the New General Catalogue, John Louis Emil Dreyer noted that NGC 178 was "faint, small, much extended 0°, brighter middle". It was discovered on November 3, 1885, by Ormond Stone.

Due to its high rate of star formation NGC 178 is a starburst galaxy. It is forming new stars at a rate of 0.55 M☉ per year. The peculiar morphology of this galaxy may be a sign of it being a galaxy merger.

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References

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