NGC 2442/2443

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NGC 2442 / 2443
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NGC 2442 was taken by the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Volans
Right ascension 07h 36m 23.8s[1]
Declination −69° 31′ 51″[1]
Redshift 1466 ± 5 km/s[1]
Type SAB(s)bc pec[1]
Apparent dimensions (V) 5′.5 × 4′.9[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 11.2[1]
Notable features SW part is NGC 2442
while NE part is NGC 2443
Other designations
PGC 21373[1]
See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies

NGC 2442 / 2443 or commonly known as the Meathook Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans. It was discovered by Sir John Herschel on December 23, 1834.[2] Associated with this galaxy is HIPASS J0731-69, a cloud of gas devoid of any stars.[3] It is likely that the cloud was torn loose from NGC 2442 by a companion.[3]

Gallery

  • NGC 2442.jpg

    This close-up Hubble view of the Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442) focuses on the more compact of its two asymmetric spiral arms as well as the central regions.

  • NGC 2442 Hubble south wing.jpg

    NGC 2442 core and south wing close up by Hubble Space Telescope, 3.4′ view

  • Ngc2442 potw.jpg

    The distorted galaxy NGC 2442, also known as the Meathook Galaxy, is located some 50 million light-years away in the constellation of Volans

References

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External links

Coordinates: Sky map 07h 36m 23.8s, −69° 31′ 51″


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