NGC 664

In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of NGC 664, a topic that has captured the curiosity and interest of many people over time. From its historical origins to its impact on the modern world, NGC 664 has played a vital role in various aspects of everyday life. Through a deep and detailed look, we will immerse ourselves in the different facets of NGC 664, exploring its meanings, its implications and its relevance in the current context. We will embark on a journey of discovery and reflection, analyzing the influence of NGC 664 on society and the way we understand the world around us. Join us in this exciting exploration of NGC 664 and let's discover together its mysteries and its impacts on our reality.
NGC 664
Spiral galaxy NGC 664 imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationPisces
Right ascension01h 43m 45.7857s[1]
Declination+04° 13′ 22.486″[1]
Redshift0.018113 [1]
Heliocentric radial velocity5430 ± 3 km/s[1]
Distance247.1 ± 17.3 Mly (75.77 ± 5.31 Mpc)[1]
Group or clusterNGC 664 Group
Apparent magnitude (V)12.8[1]
Characteristics
TypeSb?[1]
Size~114,600 ly (35.14 kpc) (estimated)[1]
Apparent size (V)1.1' x 0.9'[1]
Other designations
IRAS 01411+0358, 2MASX J01434582+0413222, UGC 1210, MCG +01-05-029, PGC 6359, CGCG 412-023[1]

NGC 664 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pisces. Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 5137 ± 21 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 247.1 ± 17.3 Mly (75.77 ± 5.31 Mpc).[1] In addition, six non redshift measurements give a distance of 218.91 ± 3.66 Mly (67.117 ± 1.123 Mpc).[2] It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel on 24 September 1830.[3]

Supernovae

Three supernovae have been observed in NGC 664:

NGC 664 Group

NGC 664 is the namesake of the four member NGC 664 group. The other three galaxies are: IC 150, UGC 1204, and UGC 1240.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for object NGC 664. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Distance Results for NGC 664". NASA/IPAC EXTRAGALACTIC DATABASE. NASA. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  3. ^ Seligman, Courtney. "NGC 664". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  4. ^ Li, W.; Qiao, Q.; Qiu, Y.; Hu, J.; Wei, J.; Xiu, D. (1996). "Supernova 1996bw in NGC 664". International Astronomical Union Circular (6512): 1. Bibcode:1996IAUC.6512....1L.
  5. ^ "SN 1996bw". Transient Name Server. IAU. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  6. ^ Berlind, P.; Garnavich, P.; Hergenrother, C. (1997). "Supernovae 1997W and 1996bw in NGC 664". International Astronomical Union Circular (6551): 1. Bibcode:1997IAUC.6551....1B.
  7. ^ "SN 1997W". Transient Name Server. IAU. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  8. ^ Modjaz, M.; Li, W. D.; Garnavich, P.; Jha, S.; Challis, P.; Kirshner, R.; Berlind, P. (1999). "Supernova 1999eb in NGC 664". International Astronomical Union Circular (7268): 1. Bibcode:1999IAUC.7268....1M.
  9. ^ "SN 1999eb". Transient Name Server. IAU. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  10. ^ Zabludoff, Ann I.; Mulchaey, John S. (1998). "The Properties of Poor Groups of Galaxies. I. Spectroscopic Survey and Results". The Astrophysical Journal. 496 (1): 39–72. arXiv:astro-ph/9708132. Bibcode:1998ApJ...496...39Z. doi:10.1086/305355.
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