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NGC 2144
Galaxy in the constellation Mensa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NGC 2144 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Mensa[1] in the southern hemisphere. It was first discovered and observed by John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1888, during his efforts to update the New General Catalogue. NGC 2144 is not a Messier Object and doesn't have a Messier Number. The galaxy has been heavily documented and observed by multiple people and other organizations using telescopes.[2]
Quick Facts Observation data, Constellation ...
NGC 2144 | |
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Observation data | |
Constellation | Mensa |
Right ascension | 05h 40m 57s |
Declination | -82° 07’ 09” |
Heliocentric radial velocity | 4774 |
Apparent magnitude (B) | 13.93 |
Surface brightness | 23.32 mag/arcsec^2 |
Characteristics | |
Type | Spiral galaxy |
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