NGC 1162

NGC 1162
NGC 1162 as observed by the Digitized Sky Survey
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationEridanus[1]
Redshift0.013139[2]
Distance55 Mpc[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)~13[3]
Characteristics
TypeE?[2]
Apparent size (V)108.5"[2]
Other designations
LEDA 11274[4]

NGC 1162 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on November 27, 1785.[3] The galaxy lies approximately 55 million parsecs away from Earth and is classified as a type E galaxy, indicating an elliptical galaxy.

Discovery

NGC 1162 was discovered by William Herschel on November 27, 1785, during his extensive sky surveys.[3] It is included in the New General Catalogue compiled by astronomer John Louis Emil Dreyer.[2]

References

  1. ^ Roman, Nancy G. (1987). "Identification of a constellation from a position". Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 99 (617): 695. Bibcode:1987PASP...99..695R. doi:10.1086/132034. Constellation record for this object at VizieR.
  2. ^ a b c d e "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED) - NGC 1162". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  3. ^ a b c Seligman, Courtney. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 1150 - 1199". Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  4. ^ "NGC 1162". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg.
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