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Spiral galaxy in the constellation Eridanus
NGC 1258
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationEridanus
Right ascension03 14 05.472
Declination–21° 46′ 27.20″
Distance83.1 Mly (25.5 Mpc)
Group or clusterEridanus Cluster
Apparent magnitude (B)13.98
Surface brightness23.11 mag/arcsec2
Characteristics
TypeSBc
Size100,000 ly
Other designations
MCG -4-8-53, PGC 12034
References: theskylive.com, Universeguide.com

NGC 1258 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the Eridanus Cluster. NGC 1258's distance from Earth is 83.1 Mly (25.5 Mpc).

References

  1. ^ "NGC 1258". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. "A Complete Guide to the Solar System and the Night Sky | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  3. Guide, Universe. "Stars, Planets and Universe Guide". Universe Guide. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
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