NGC 336

In this article we will explore the fascinating world of NGC 336, a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and interests. From its impact on society to its implications on popular culture, NGC 336 continues to be a relevant and constantly evolving topic in the contemporary world. Throughout these pages we will examine its history, its different perspectives and its influence in different areas. Join us on this journey to discover everything NGC 336 has to offer and enrich our knowledge about this exciting topic.

NGC 336
DECam image of PGC 3470 (NGC 336)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00h 58m 02.8s[1]
Declination−18° 23′ 04″[1]
Redshift0.018349[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity5,501 km/s[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)15.44[1]
Characteristics
TypeSc[2]
Apparent size (V)0.73' × 0.29'[1]
Other designations
ESO 541-IG 002, 2MASX J00580282-1823032, 2MASXi J0058025-182306, IRAS 00555-1839, F00555-1839, ESO-LV 5410020, 6dF J0058027-182304, PGC 3470.[1]

NGC 336 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on October 31, 1885 by Francis Leavenworth. It was described by Dreyer as "very faint, small, round, suddenly brighter middle." It is also known as PGC 3470. Despite this, sometimes it is mistakenly identified as PGC 3526.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0336. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. ^ "NGC 336". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 300 - 349". Cseligman. Retrieved November 2, 2016.