NGC2559 Galaxy in Puppis
OBJECT | NGC2559 in Puppis |
DATE | 19 Dec 2012 |
TELESCOPE OPTICS | 508 mm mirror f.4 ccd sony ICX285AL 1360 x 1024px 6.45 x 6.45µm |
EXPOSURE | binning 1: composite image, 22 min |
IMAGE SIZE (ARCMIN) | ~13 |
LIGHT TRAVEL TIME (Derived Redshift. Millions Light Years) | 81 |
MAGNITUDE | 11.73 |
POSITION RA-DEC J2000 | 08:17:06.10 -27:27:21.0 |
POSITION ANGLE: | 6 |
Rotation Velocity km/s | 184 |
Size (Light Years) | na |
DETAILS | NGC2559 is a barred spiral galaxy. The supernova SN 2002hc was discovered close to the galactic core. |