NGC 1255

On this occasion, we want to delve into NGC 1255, a topic that has aroused great interest in society. NGC 1255 has been the subject of debate and controversy for a long time, its ramifications reach various areas and its importance is undeniable. Throughout history, NGC 1255 has played a fundamental role in the development of humanity, influencing the way we live, think and relate. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of NGC 1255, from its origin to its impact today, with the aim of better understanding its scope and meaning in our daily reality.

NGC 1255
NGC 1255
NGC 1255 (NASA/ESA HST)
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationFornax
Right ascension03h 13m 32.04s [1]
Declination−25° 43′ 30.60″ [1]
Redshift0.005624 [1]
Heliocentric radial velocity1686 ± 3 km/s [1]
Distance69 Mly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)10.7 [2]
Apparent magnitude (B)11.5 [2]
Characteristics
TypeSBbc [2]
Apparent size (V)4.2 x 2.6 [1]
Other designations
PGC 12007, UGCA 60, AM 0311-255, MCG -4-8-50, ESO 481-13

NGC 1255 is a barred spiral galaxy approximately 69 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Fornax.[1]

Observational history

NGC 1255 (legacy surveys)

NGC 1255 was discovered by American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard on August 30, 1883 with the 6-inch refractor at Vanderbilt University.[3][4] He described it as a "faint nebula, not large, pretty even in light. A faint star close p and slightly south probably involved. Star is s and f the nebula by about 30'".[3] American astronomer Ormond Stone made an independent discovery in 1886 with the 26" refractor at Leander McCormick Observatory, recording "4.1'x2.0', PA 315°".[3][4]

Supernovae

Supernova SN 1980O of magnitude 17.0 was detected in NGC 1255 on October 30, 1980.[5][6][1] It was discovered by German astronomer Hans-Emil Schuster with the 1.0-m Schmidt telescope.[5][6] The supernova was classified as type II, and it was located at the following coordinates: RA 03h 13m 27s, Dec -25° 44.50′ (J2000 epoch).[1] By December 30, 1980 the supernova had faded by about 4 magnitudes and showed strong P-Cyg-type profiles.[5]

A second supernova, SN 2022ame (type II, mag. 17.3), was discovered by Kōichi Itagaki on 27 January, 2022.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Revised NGC Data for NGC 1255". spider.seds.org. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Data for NGC 1255". www.astronomy-mall.com. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 1500 - 1549". cseligman.com. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams". www.cbat.eps.harvard.edu. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "List of Supernovae". www.cfa.harvard.edu. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "SN 2022ame". Transient Name Server. IAU. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
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