IC 2431
Overlaid DSS image of IC 2431, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 2431
MCG+03-23-030, Mrk 1224, UGC 4756, PGC 25476
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Size | 0.5' x 0.3' @ 40° |
| Right Ascension | 9h 4' 35.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 14° 35' 43" N |
| Constellation | Cancer |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
IC 2431 = Markarian 1224 = UGC 4756 is a peculiar, interacting, quadruple system. The SDSS image rather confounds this "classic" interpretation from the Sky Survey plates, at least concerning the "quadruple" nature. I wonder, too, whether the two bright, compact, stellar objects seen superposed on the galaxies might not be stars. Given the low density of stars in the relatively high Galactic latitude field, I rather doubt that, but I've not been able to track down enough details on the spectra yeilding redshifts to know for sure.
Other Data Sources for IC 2431
Nearby objects for IC 2431
5 objects found within 120'
| HCG 36 | IC 528 | Omicron1 Cancri |
| Omicron2 Cancri | Pi1 Cancri |
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IC 2431