IC 1953
IC 1953 (DSS)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationEridanus
Right ascension03h 33.418m [1]
Declination−21° 28′[1]
Redshift1867 ± 5
Distance26.3 Mpc (85.8 Mly)
Apparent magnitude (V)11.7[1]
Characteristics
TypeSBc[1]
Apparent size (V)2.9′ × 2.1′[1]
Other designations
IRAS 03314-2138, ESO 548-38, PGC 13184, 19 Eri s 10', MCG -4-9-26, UGCA 78

IC 1953 is a barred spiral galaxy situated in the constellation of Eridanus. Located about 86 million light years away, it is a member of the Eridanus cluster of galaxies, a cluster of about 200 galaxies. It was discovered by DeLisle Stewart in 1899.

IC 1953 has a Hubble classification of SBc, which indicates it is a barred spiral galaxy. It is moving away from the Milky Way at a rate of 1,867 km/s. Its size in the night sky is 2.9' x 2.1', which is proportional to its real size of 72 000 ly.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Dunlop, Storm (2005). Atlas of the Night Sky. Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-717223-8.


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