NGC 2144

NGC 2144
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationMensa
Right ascension05h 40m 57.07s[1]
Declination−82° 07′ 10.1″[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity4774 ± 27 km/s[1]
Apparent magnitude (B)13.93[1]
Surface brightness23.32 mag/arcsec^2
Characteristics
TypeSpiral galaxy
Other designations
PGC 17592[1]

NGC 2144 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Mensa[2] 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.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "NGC 2144". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. ^ "NGC 2144 - Spiral Galaxy in Mensa | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  3. ^ Guide, Universe (February 7, 2022). "NGC 2144 Galaxy Facts". Universe Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
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