IC 2874
Overlaid DSS image of IC 2874, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IC 2874
PGC 1382231, SDSS J112927.55+103745.0
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 16.7 |
| Size | 0.41' x 0.29' @ 52° |
| Right Ascension | 11h 29' 27.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 10° 37' 45" N |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Description | F,pS,iF,? Cl |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
This is a Magellanic irregular galaxy, confirmed on the print of the original plate. Wolf has an interesting note: "Cl?" The print indeed begins to show some of the patchy structure of the galaxy; this is what Wolf was referring to with his note.
The position I've adopted is for the center of the bar. Like other similar galaxies (the LMC, NGC 2366, etc), the bar is not the brightest structure in the object.
Other Data Sources for IC 2874
Nearby objects for IC 2874
31 objects found within 60'
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IC 2874