PGC 93125
| PGC 93125 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Right ascension | 14h 22m 33.3s |
| Declination | +13° 43′ 01″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.8 |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 14.5 |
| Surface brightness | 13.4 mag/arcsec² |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Spiral galaxy |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.3′ × 0.6′ |
| Notable features | Position angle 75° |
| Other designations | |
| NGC 5591-2, UGC 9207, PGC 93125 | |
PGC 93125, also known as NGC 5591-2, Mrk 809E, and KCPG 424B, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Boötes. The object is listed in the New General Catalogue of deep-sky objects.[1]
The galaxy appears in several astronomical catalogues and surveys, including UGC 9207, MCG 2-37-6, MK 809, IRAS 14201+1356, KCPG 424A, KUG 1420+139, and CGCG 75-23.[2]
Discovery
The galaxy was discovered by Lewis A. Swift on 4 June 1886 using a refracting telescope.[1]
Observational data
According to the galaxy morphological classification system, PGC 93125 is classified as a type Sc spiral galaxy. Its apparent magnitude in the V band is approximately 13.8 and about 14.5 in the B band. The surface brightness of the galaxy is about 13.4 magnitudes per square arcsecond.[1]
The apparent angular size of the galaxy is roughly 1.3 by 0.6 arcminutes.[1]
Astronomical data
The galaxy’s celestial coordinates are given for the epoch J2000.0. Its right ascension is 14h 22m 33.3s and its declination is +13° 43′ 01″. The position angle of the galaxy is about 75°.[1]
See also
- New General Catalogue
- Mrk 809
- NGC 5591
References
- ^ a b c d e Revised NGC/IC data for NGC 5591-2, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space.
- ^ "NGC 5591-2". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. NASA.