NGC 2144

NGC 2144
Observation data
ConstellationMensa
Right ascension05h 40m 57s
Declination-82° 07’ 09”
Heliocentric radial velocity4774
Apparent magnitude (B)13.93
Surface brightness23.32 mag/arcsec^2
Characteristics
TypeSpiral galaxy

NGC 2144 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Mensa[1] in the southern hemisphere. It was first discovered and observed by John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1888, during his efforts to update the New General Catalogue. NGC 2144 is not a Messier Object and doesn't have a Messier Number. The galaxy has been heavily documented and observed by multiple people and other organizations using telescopes.[2]

  1. ^ "NGC 2144 - Spiral Galaxy in Mensa | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  2. ^ Guide, Universe (February 7, 2022). "NGC 2144 Galaxy Facts". Universe Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-21.