IC 1919
IC 1919 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Fornax. It is 61 million light years distant from Earth and it is a member of Fornax Cluster, a cluster of approximately 200 galaxies.
| IC 1919 | |
|---|---|
 IC 1919 (DSS) | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Right ascension | 03h 26.2m [1] |
| Declination | −32° 53′[1] |
| Distance | 18.6 Mpc (60.7 Mly) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | [1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.3′ × 1.0′[1] |
| Notable features | ESO 358-1, MCG -6-8-15, PGC 12825 |
It was discovered by Lewis Swift on November 25, 1897. Its diameter, based on distance and size on night sky, is 23 000 light years, which is only a one quarter or probably less the diameter of Milky Way Galaxy.
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