NGC 3009
In today's world, NGC 3009 has become a fundamental issue that impacts various aspects of daily life. From its influence on the economy to its role in society, NGC 3009 has featured prominently in current conversations and debates. That is why it is necessary to explore in depth the various aspects related to NGC 3009, analyzing its evolution over time, its impact in different areas and its possible implications for the future. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of NGC 3009 to better understand its importance today and in the future of humanity.
| NGC 3009 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 3009 (SDSS DR 14) | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Right ascension | 09h 50m 33.2s[1] |
| Declination | +44° 18′ 52″[1] |
| Distance | 205 Mly (63 Mpc)[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.5 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | S0:[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 0.55'x 0.25' |
NGC 3009 is a lenticular galaxy[1] in the constellation of Ursa Major.[2] It is about 35 thousand light years across, and with a recessional velocity of 4,445 kilometers per second, is at a distance of 205 million light years from the sun.[1] NGC 3009 is also known by the catalog name of PGC 28330, and is often mistaken for the dimmer PGC 28303. This is because these objects are very close to each other in the sky, and the astronomer Dreyer misinterpreted John Herschel's original March 17, 1828 record of the galaxy, mistaking it for one a few arcminutes to the west (which is now known as PGC 28303).[1] Herschel would have been unable to see PGC 28303 as anything but a background star, due to his less advanced telescope at the time.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Celestial Atlas". cseligman.com. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "The galaxy NGC 3009". In-The-Sky.org.
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