NGC 180

In today's world, NGC 180 has become a topic of great importance and interest to a wide range of people. NGC 180 frequently sparks debate and controversy, generating widespread interest in its understanding and analysis. Throughout history, NGC 180 has played a fundamental role in society, influencing various aspects of modern life. In this article, we will explore in depth the different facets of NGC 180, analyzing its impact today and its relevance for the future.

NGC 180
SDSS image of NGC 180
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationPisces
Right ascension00h 37m 57.7s[1]
Declination+08° 38′ 07″[1]
Redshift0.017616[1]
Distance213.89 ± 11.41 Mly (65.580 ± 3.498 Mpc)[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.70[1]
Characteristics
TypeSB(rs)bc[1]
Apparent size (V)2.2' × 0.5'[1]
Other designations
UGC 380, CGCG 409-050, MCG +01-02-039, 2MASX J00375769+0838068, IRAS 00353+0821, PGC 2268.[1]

NGC 180 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered on December 29, 1790 by William Herschel.[2]

A peculiar type II supernova was discovered in the galaxy in 2001 and given the designation SN 2001dj.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0180. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  2. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 150 - 199". Cseligman. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  3. ^ Filippenko, A. V.; Chornock, R. (September 2001). Green, D. W. E. (ed.). "Supernova 2001dj in NGC 180". IAU Circular. 7721 (1). Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams: 1. Bibcode:2001IAUC.7721....1F.