NGC 2144

NGC 2144
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationMensa
Right ascension05h 40m 57.07s
Declination−82° 07′ 10.1″
Heliocentric radial velocity4774 ± 27 km/s
Apparent magnitude (B)13.93
Surface brightness23.32 mag/arcsec^2
Characteristics
TypeSpiral galaxy
Other designations
PGC 17592

NGC 2144 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Mensa in the southern hemisphere. It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on 17 January 1836. NGC 2144 is not a Messier Object and doesn't have a Messier Number. The galaxy has been heavily documented and observed by multiple people and other organizations using telescopes.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "NGC 2144". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. ↑ "NGC 2144 - Spiral Galaxy in Mensa | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  3. ↑ Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalogue Objects: NGC 2144". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 4 October 2026.
  4. ↑ Guide, Universe (February 7, 2022). "NGC 2144 Galaxy Facts". Universe Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-21.