NGC 324
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 324, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 324
MCG-07-03-002, ESO 295-25, PGC 3416
| Type | Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 12.9 |
| Size | 0.983' x 0.393' @ 95° |
| Right Ascension | 0h 57' 14.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 40° 57' 33" S |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Description | F, S, stellar |
| Classification | S0 |
Observing Notes
Harold Corwin
John Herschel's observation reads: "F; S; Stellar; the bad definition of a south-easter prevents certainty, but I think it is not a star." His position (precessed to 1950.0): 00 54 55 -40 43.2. There is nothing here, but just 30 arcmin south at 00 54 56 -41 13.8 is a galaxy that agrees with Herschel's description, and was taken by ESO and RC3 as NGC 324.
IC1609 (chosen by RNGC) at 00 57 28 -40 36.1 is also a possibility, but there is no easy digit error in the position that could account for Herschel's position. Therefore, I'm pretty sure that there is simply a 30 arcmin error in Herschel's position.
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NGC 324