NGC 979

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NGC 979
File:NGC 979 legacy dr10.jpg
The galaxy NGC 979 imaged with the 10th data release of the Legacy survey.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationEridanus
Right ascension02h 31m 38.79s[1]
Declinationโˆ’44° 31′ 27.5″[1]
Redshift0.015930 [2]
Heliocentric radial velocity4738 km/s[2]
Distance173.19 Mly (53.100 Mpc)[3]
Apparent magnitude (B)13.81[2]
Characteristics
TypeSB0[3]
Other designations
LEDA 9614, MCG -07-16-014[2]

NGC 979 is a lenticular galaxy[3][4][5] located within the constellation of Eridanus.[1] This galaxy has a possible outer ring which is dim but smooth. This structure might be a polar ring.[3] The featurelessness of this galaxy means that it is completely devoid of HII regions and consequently, star formation.[6]

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