NGC 2442

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NGC 2442 / 2443
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Volans
Right ascension 07h 36m 23.8s[1]
Declination -69° 31′ 51″[1]
Redshift 1466 ± 5 km/s[1]
Type SAB(s)bc pec[1]
Apparent dimensions (V) 5′.5 × 4′.9[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 11.2[1]
Notable features SW part is NGC 2442
while NE part is NGC 2443
Other designations
PGC 21373[1]
See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies

NGC 2442 / 2443 is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans. It was discovered by Sir John Herschel.[citation needed] Associated with this galaxy is HIPASS J0731-69, a cloud of gas devoid of any stars.[2] It is likely that the cloud was torn loose from NGC 2442 by a companion.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Results for NGC 2442 / 2443. Retrieved on 2006-11-25.
  2. ^ a b Ryder, S.D. et al (July 2001). "HIPASS Detection of an Intergalactic Gas Cloud in the NGC 2442 Group". Retrieved on 2007-07-17.

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