NGC 1427
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| NGC 1427 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Right ascension | 03h 42m 19.4s[1] |
| Declination | −35° 23′ 34″[1] |
| Redshift | 1388 ± 3 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 71 ± 8 Mly (21.9 ± 2.4 Mpc)[2] |
| Type | E5[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 3′.6 × 2′.5[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.6[1] |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 13609[1] | |
NGC 1427 is an elliptical galaxy. This galaxy is approximately 71 million light-years away from Earth. It is currently traveling toward the Fornax cluster.[citation needed]
References
External links
- NGC 1427 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
03h 42m 19.4s, −35° 23′ 34″
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