NGC 1357 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Eridanus |
Right ascension | 03h 33.171m [1] |
Declination | −13° 39′[1] |
Redshift | 2018 ± 9 |
Distance | 28.1 Mpc (92 Mly) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.5[1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | Sab[1] |
Apparent size (V) | 3.2′ × 2.4′[1] |
Notable features | Spiral galaxy with gas ring |
Other designations | |
NGC 1357, GSC 05302-00236, LEDA 13166, MCG-02-10-001, 6dFGS gJ033317.1-133951, HIPASS J0333-13, 2MASX J03331709-1339509, [CHM2007] LDC 251 J033317.09-1339509 |
NGC 1357 is an isolated spiral galaxy situated in constellation of Eridanus. Located about 92 million light years away, it is a member of the Eridanus cluster of galaxies, a cluster of about 200 galaxies, being the farthest known member. Based on location and distance, NGC 1357 is located at the very edge on the Eridanus Cluster. It was discovered by William Herschel on February 1, 1785.