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IC 1574

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Short description: Dwarf Irregular galaxy in the constellation Cetus
IC 1574
IC 1574 (DDO 226) color cutout hst 08192 05 wfpc2 f814w f606w wf sci.jpg
IC 1574
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension 00h 43.4m[1]
Declination−22° 14′[1]
Distance17 mly
Apparent magnitude (V)13.7[1]
Characteristics
TypeIBm[1]
Apparent size (V)2.1′ × 0.8′[1]
Other designations
ESO 474-18, MCG -4-2-43, PGC 2578, UGCA 9

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 in 1899.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Dunlop, Storm (2005). Atlas of the Night Sky. Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-717223-8. 



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