NGC 1559
| NGC 1559 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Reticulum |
| Right ascension | 4h 17m 35.8s[1] |
| Declination | −62° 47′ 1″[1] |
| Redshift | 1304 ± 4 km/s[1] |
| Type | SB(s)cd[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 3′.5 × 2′.0[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11[1] |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 14814[1] | |
NGC 1559 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Reticulum. It is also a Seyfert galaxy. Although it was originally thought to be a member of the Dorado Group,[2] subsequent observations have shown that it is in fact not a member of any galaxy group or cluster and does not have any nearby companions.[3][4] NGC 1559 has massive spiral arms and strong star formation.[3] It contains a small bar which is oriented nearly east-west and spans 40″.[3] Its bar and disc are the source of very strong radio emissions.[3]
In 2005, a Type 1a supernova, (SN 2005df) was observed. Two other supernovae discovered in NGC 1559 were SN 1984J and SN 1986L. All three were discovered by Australian amateur astronomer Robert Evans.[5]
References
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External links
- NGC 1559 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
04h 17m 35.8s, −62° 47′ 01″
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