IC 186
Overlaid DSS image of IC 186, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 186
MCG+00-06-020, MCG+00-06-021, PGC 7599, PGC 7600, PGC 144487
| Type | Galaxy Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14.5 |
| Size | 0.7' x 0.459' @ 60° |
| Right Ascension | 2h 0' 24.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 1° 33' 10" S |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Description | Three galaxies within 45" |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
Javelle noted this as a double nebula, though there are actually three components -- the eastern galaxy is itself a close double. There is a much fainter compact galaxy south of the western component, but Javelle could not have seen it with the Nice 30-inch.
Other Data Sources for IC 186
Nearby objects for IC 186
14 objects found within 120'
| 58 Ceti | 60 Ceti | 61 Ceti |
| IC 1756 | IC 1757 | IC 176 |
| IC 177 | IC 1781 | IC 185 |
| IC 204 | IC 205 | NGC 758 |
| NGC 799 | NGC 800 |
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IC 186