NGC 6215
Coordinates: 16h 51m 06.8s, +-58° 59′ 36.46″
NGC 6215 | |
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light years | |
Apparent size (V) | 2.10′ x 1.80′[2] |
Other designations | |
ESO 137-46, PGC 59112, h 3647, GC 4235, IRAS 16467-5854[2] |
NGC 6215 (also known as PGC 59112) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ara. It is designated as SA(s)c in the galaxy morphological classification scheme. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on 9 July 1836.[1][2][3]
Galaxy group information
NGC 6215 is part of galaxy group NGC 6221/15, which includes barred spiral galaxy NGC 6221 and three dwarf galaxies. A double-stranded bridge of neutral hydrogen gas connects NGC 6215 and 6221 as a result of their interaction, and Dwarf 3 of the three dwarf galaxies may have formed from the bridging gas.[4]
See also
- List of NGC objects (6001-7000)
- List of NGC objects
References
- ^ a b c d e "NGC 6215". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ a b c d "NGC 6215". The NGC/IC Project. Archived from the original on 28 May 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "NGC 6215 (=PGC 59112)". cseligman. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- . Retrieved 17 December 2015.