NGC 2144
NGC 2144 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Mensa[1] in the southern hemisphere. It was first discovered and observed by John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1888, during his efforts to update the New General Catalogue. NGC 2144 is not a Messier Object and doesn't have a Messier Number. The galaxy has been heavily documented and observed by multiple people and other organizations using telescopes.[2]
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| Constellation | Mensa |
| Right ascension | 05h 40m 57s |
| Declination | -82° 07’ 09” |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 4774 |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 13.93 |
| Surface brightness | 23.32 mag/arcsec^2 |
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| Type | Spiral galaxy |
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References
- "NGC 2144 - Spiral Galaxy in Mensa | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- Guide, Universe (February 7, 2022). "NGC 2144 Galaxy Facts". Universe Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
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