IC 161
Overlaid DSS image of IC 161, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 161
MCG+02-05-036, Mrk 1007, UGC 1266, NPM1G +10.0067, PGC 6644
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Size | 1' x 0.7' @ 90° |
| Right Ascension | 1h 48' 43.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 10° 30' 27" N |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Description | eeF, pS, lE |
| Classification | S0 |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
Swift's positions are again not good, but it seems likely that he saw the brightest of the three galaxies in the area in 1889, and the two brightest in 1890. Therefore, his position for the brightest (IC 161) would be 10 arcmin in error for the 1890 observation.
Other Data Sources for IC 161
Nearby objects for IC 161
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IC 161