NGC 1258 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the Eridanus Cluster.[1] NGC 1258's distance from Earth is 83.1 Mly (25.5 Mpc).[2]
| NGC 1258 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Right ascension | 03h 14m.1s |
| Declination | –21 46 |
| Distance | 83.1 Mly (25.5 Mpc) |
| Group or cluster | Eridanus Cluster |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 13.9 |
| Surface brightness | 23.11 mag/arcsec2 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SBc |
| Size | 100,000 ly |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 12034
MCG -4-8-53 ESO 547-24 | |
References: theskylive.com ,Universeguide.com | |
Reference edit
- ^ "A Complete Guide to the Solar System and the Night Sky | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Guide, Universe. "Stars, Planets and Universe Guide". Universe Guide. Retrieved 2024-04-04.