NGC 173

NGC 173
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Cetus
Right ascension 00h 37m 12.5s[1]
Declination +01° 56′ 32″[1]
Redshift 0.014563[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 13.7[1]
Characteristics
Type G[1]
Apparent size (V) 3.2' × 2.6'[1]
Other designations
UCG 00369, CGCG 383-043, MCG +00-02-092, 2MASS J00371247+0156321, IRAS F00346+0140, PGC 2223.[1]

NGC 173 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 3.8 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus.

Appearance

NGC 173 is more complicated than other galaxies; it comprises millions of stars that are classified as type G, more than any other type of star. Its arms expand around 2 inch from its foundation.

Possible planets

Although no planetary systems have been found, astronomers will observe it and find out if there are any possible planets.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0173. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
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