NGC 2442
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NGC 2442 / 2443 | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
---|---|
Constellation | Volans |
Right ascension | 07h 36m 23.8s[1] |
Declination | -69° 31′ 51″[1] |
Redshift | 1466 ± 5 km/s[1] |
Type | SAB(s)bc pec[1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 5′.5 × 4′.9[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.2[1] |
Notable features | SW part is NGC 2442 while NE part is NGC 2443 |
Other designations | |
PGC 21373[1] | |
See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies |
NGC 2442 / 2443 is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans. It was discovered by Sir John Herschel.[citation needed] Associated with this galaxy is HIPASS J0731-69, a cloud of gas devoid of any stars.[2] It is likely that the cloud was torn loose from NGC 2442 by a companion.[2]