Astronomy:NGC 1155

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NGC 1155
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationEridanus
Right ascension02h 58m 13.0s[1]
Declination−10° 21′ 01″[2]
Redshift0.012[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.4
Characteristics
TypeS0
Apparent size (V)1.0′ × 0.8′[3]

NGC 1155 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by Francis Leavenworth in 1886. The galaxy is classified as type S0 and has an apparent magnitude of 13.4.[1][2]

Observation

NGC 1155 can be observed in the southern sky, located at a right ascension of 02h 58m 13.0s and a declination of −10° 21′ 01″.[2] It is part of the Eridanus constellation and is visible with moderate-sized telescopes due to its magnitude.

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