IC 1908
Overlaid DSS image of IC 1908, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 1908
ESO 155-13, ESO 155-G013, PGC 12085
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Size | 0.617' x 0.333' @ 80° |
| Right Ascension | 3h 15' 5.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 54° 49' 8" S |
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Description | vF, vS, spir branch |
| Classification | Sc |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
IC 1908 is a double interacting system. Stewart's plate showed at least some of the features as he described it as "vF, vS, 1 sp. branch seen". The northwestern galaxy actually has two spiral arms. While the eastern arm is a bit brighter, I think it's also possible that Stewart was referring to the considerably brighter bar of the southeastern galaxy. We will, of course, need to examine the original plate to answer this question.
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Nearby objects for IC 1908
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IC 1908