| NGC 1162 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 1162 as observed by theDigitized Sky Survey | |
| Observation data (J2000epoch) | |
| Constellation | Eridanus[1] |
| Redshift | 0.013139[2] |
| Distance | 55Mpc[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | ~13[3] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E?[2] |
| Apparent size (V) | 108.5"[2] |
| Other designations | |
| LEDA 11274[4] | |
NGC 1162 is anelliptical galaxy located in the constellationEridanus. It was discovered by astronomerWilliam Herschel on November 27, 1785.[3] The galaxy lies approximately 55 million parsecs away from Earth and is classified as a type E galaxy, indicating an elliptical galaxy.
NGC 1162 was discovered byWilliam Herschel on November 27, 1785, during his extensive sky surveys.[3] It is included in theNew General Catalogue compiled by astronomerJohn Louis Emil Dreyer.[2]
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