NGC 1672 · galaxy

NGC 1672

NGC 1672 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Dorado.

RA04h 45m 42sDec−59° 14' 50"

Image: Credit: Dark Energy Survey/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA Image processing: T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF’s NOIRLab), J. Miller (Gemini Observatory/NSF’s NOIRLab), M. Zamani & D. de Martin (NSF’s NOIRLab). CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 1672
All designations: NGC 1672
Object type: Galaxy
Constellation: Dorado
Best viewing: Winter

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 04h 45m 42s
Declination (J2000): −59° 14' 50"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —
Redshift (z): 0.004440

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Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 1672 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Dorado. It was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop on 5 November 1826. It was originally unclear whether it was a member of the Dorado Group, with some sources finding it to be a member and other sources rejecting its membership. However, recent tip of the red-giant branch (TRGB) measurements indicate that NGC 1672 is located at the same distance as other members, suggesting it is indeed a member of the Dorado Group.

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