IC 2574 · galaxy

Coddington's Nebula

IC 2574, also known as Coddington's Nebula, is a dwarf spiral galaxy discovered by American astronomer Edwin Foster Coddington in 1898.

RA10h 28m 23sDec+68° 24' 43"

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: IC 2574
All designations: IC 2574 · Coddington's Nebula
Object type: Galaxy
Constellation: Ursa Major
Best viewing: Spring

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 10h 28m 23s
Declination (J2000): +68° 24' 43"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —
Redshift (z): 0.000190

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The science

IC 2574, also known as Coddington's Nebula, is a dwarf spiral galaxy discovered by American astronomer Edwin Foster Coddington in 1898. Located in Ursa Major, a constellation in the northern sky, it is an outlying member of the M81 Group. It is believed that 90% of its mass is in the form of dark matter. IC 2574 does not show evidence of interaction with other galaxies. It is currently forming stars; a UV analysis showed clumps of star formation 85 to 500 light-years in size.

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