NGC 368

NGC 368 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation of Phoenix. It was discovered by John Herschel on September 5, 1834.[3]

NGC 368
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationPhoenix
Right ascension 1h 4m 22.041s[1]
Declination−43° 16 36.39[1]
Redshift0.02963[1]
Helio radial velocity8,829 km/s[2]
Distance375 million ly
Apparent magnitude (V)13.8[3]
Characteristics
Type(R')SAB0/a(rs)[3]
Apparent size (V)0.7' x 0.6'[3]

References

  1. "NGC 368". Simbad. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
  2. "Results for Object NGC 0368". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
  3. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 350 - 399". Cseligman. Retrieved 2016-11-26.
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