Astronomy:IC 1574
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Short description: Dwarf Irregular galaxy in the constellation Cetus
| IC 1574 | |
|---|---|
_color_cutout_hst_08192_05_wfpc2_f814w_f606w_wf_sci.jpg) IC 1574 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 00h 43.4m[1] |
| Declination | −22° 14′[1] |
| Distance | 17 mly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.7[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | IBm[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 2.1′ × 0.8′[1] |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 474-18, MCG -4-2-43, PGC 2578, UGCA 9 | |
IC 1574 is an irregular galaxy 17 million light-years from Earth. It is a member of the Sculptor Group, a group of galaxies near the Local Group. It was discovered by DeLisle Stewart in 1899.
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