PGC 26124
A 15th-(B)magnitude (elliptical?) galaxy (type E2?) in Lynx (RA 09 15 45, Dec +44 14 10)
Based on recessional velocity of 9650 km/sec, about 430 million light years away. Given that and apparent size of 0.7 by 0.55 arcmin, about 85 thousand light years across. |
Above, a 2.4 arcmin closeup of PGC 26124
Below, a 12 arcmin region centered on the galaxy
Also shown in the wide-field view are PGC Objects 26132, 2239251 and 3098124
PGC 26132 (with PGC 3098124 = Arp 55)
A 15th-(B)magnitude galaxy (type Sc pec) in Lynx (RA 09 15 56, Dec +44 19 58)
Listed in NED as UGC 04881 NED01. Based on recessional velocity of 11920 km/sec, about 530 million light years away. Given that and apparent size of 0.8 by 0.5 arcmin, about 125 thousand light years across. Its companion (PGC 3098124) is listed in NED as UGC 04881 NED02. Its recessional velocity of 11780 km/sec would imply it is at essentially the same distance, even without the obvious interaction between the two galaxies. |
Above, a 2.4 arcmin wide closeup of Arp 55; also shown are PGC Objects 82353 and 2242096
Below, a 12 arcmin region centered on the pair; additional objects shown are PGC 26124 and 2242434
Note: The following entry would usually be placed according to its numerical index,
but as the companion to PGC 26132, above, it seems appropriate to place it here, as well.
PGC 3098124 (with PGC 26132, = Arp 55)
A 16th-magnitude galaxy (type ?) in Lynx (RA 09 15 55, Dec +44 19 52)Listed in NED as UGC 04881 NED02. Based on recessional velocity of 11780 km/sec, about 530 million light years away. Given that and apparent size of 0.2 by 0.15 arcmin, about 30 thousand light years across. Its larger companion (PGC 26132, which see for images of the pair) is listed in NED as UGC 04881 NED01. Its recessional velocity of 11920 km/sec would imply it is at essentially the same distance, even without the obvious interaction between the two galaxies. Note: The only magnitude listed is for radio wavelengths, so the optical magnitude is based on a comparison of its appearance to that of its companion and nearby galaxies of known brightness. The actual value could be as much as a magnitude fainter. |
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