NGC 2090
| NGC 2090 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Columba |
| Right ascension | 05h 48m 22.3s [1] |
| Declination | −34° 13′ 37″[1] |
| Distance | 40 Mly[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 30.76[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Sc II |
NGC 2090 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 40 million light-years from the Solar System[2] in the Columba constellation. It was discovered on 29 October 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop.[4] NGC 2090 was studied to refine the Hubble constant to an accuracy within ±10%.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Cepheid Distance to NGC 2090". doi:10.1086/305766.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b An object's distance from Earth can be determined using Hubble's law: v=Ho is Hubble's constant (70±5 (km/s)/Mpc). The relative uncertainty Δd/d divided by the distance is equal to the sum of the relative uncertainties of the velocity and v=Ho
- ^ "NGC 2090".
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2050 - 2099". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
External links
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