NGC 533
In this article we will explore the impact that NGC 533 has had on various aspects of society. From its influence in the cultural sphere to its relevance in technological development, NGC 533 has left an indelible mark on history. Over the next few lines, we will analyze in depth how NGC 533 has shaped our way of conceiving the world and how it has contributed to shaping our perception of reality. Likewise, we will examine the many facets of NGC 533, from its evolution over time to its role in shaping human identities and relationships. Ultimately, this article seeks to shed light on the importance of NGC 533 and its implications in everyday life.
| NGC 533 | |
|---|---|
 SDSS image of NGC 533 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 01h 25m 31.432s[1] |
| Declination | +01° 45′ 33.57″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.018509[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 5549 km/s[2] |
| Distance | 200.86 ± 39.79 Mly (61.583 ± 12.199 Mpc)[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.27[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 13.1[3] |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | −22.64[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E3:[2] |
| Size | 233,700 ly (71,660 pc)[2][note 1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 3.8′ × 2.3′[2] |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 992, MGC+00-04-131, PGC 5283 | |
NGC 533 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on October 8, 1785, by William Herschel. It was described as "pretty bright, pretty large, round, gradually brighter middle" by John Louis Emil Dreyer, the compiler of the New General Catalogue.[4]
References
- ^ a b Skrutskie, Michael F.; Cutri, Roc M.; Stiening, Rae; Weinberg, Martin D.; Schneider, Stephen E.; Carpenter, John M.; Beichman, Charles A.; Capps, Richard W.; Chester, Thomas; Elias, Jonathan H.; Huchra, John P.; Liebert, James W.; Lonsdale, Carol J.; Monet, David G.; Price, Stephan; Seitzer, Patrick; Jarrett, Thomas H.; Kirkpatrick, J. Davy; Gizis, John E.; Howard, Elizabeth V.; Evans, Tracey E.; Fowler, John W.; Fullmer, Linda; Hurt, Robert L.; Light, Robert M.; Kopan, Eugene L.; Marsh, Kenneth A.; McCallon, Howard L.; Tam, Robert; Van Dyk, Schuyler D.; Wheelock, Sherry L. (1 February 2006). "The Two Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS)". The Astronomical Journal. 131 (2): 1163–1183. Bibcode:2006AJ....131.1163S. doi:10.1086/498708. ISSN 0004-6256. S2CID 18913331.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "NED results for object NGC 0533". National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Infrared Processing and Analysis Center. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
- ^ "NGC 533". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 500 - 549". cseligman.com. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
Notes
- ^ POSS1 103a-O values used.
External links
Media related to NGC 533 at Wikimedia Commons
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