IC 1616
Overlaid DSS image of IC 1616, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 1616
MCG-05-03-022, ESO 412-4, PGC 3846
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14.396 |
| Size | 0.817' x 0.784' @ 160° |
| Right Ascension | 1h 4' 56.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 27° 25' 46" S |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Classification | Sbc |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
This is one of Swift's final discoveries, probably found the night of 24 May 1898. Swift claims 1897 in his published list, but the only two other nebulae he found on 24 May are listed for 1898. I suspect that is the correct date, but it is, of course, possible that 1897 is correct for all three. Swift's position is not bad, and the line of "three stars like belt of Orion" is obvious near to the south.
Other Data Sources for IC 1616
Nearby objects for IC 1616
3 objects found within 120'
| Alpha Sculptoris | IC 1628 | NGC 423 |
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IC 1616