UGC 4879
 UGC 4879 | |
| Observation data | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | en |
| Right ascension | 00h 00m 00s |
| Declination | ±00° 00′ 00″ |
| Distance | 000 ± 00 kly (0 ± 0 kpc)h−1 0.73 |
| Characteristics | |
| Mass | 0×100 M☉ |
UGC 4879, which is also known as VV 124, is the most isolated dwarf galaxy in the periphery of the Local Group. It is an irregular galaxy at a distance of 1.38 Mpc. Low-resolution spectroscopy yielded inconsistent radial velocities for different components of the galaxy, hinting at the presence of a stellar disk. There is also evidence of this galaxy containing dark matter.
Appearance
UGC 4879 is a transition type galaxy, meaning it has no rings (Denoted rs). It is also a spheroidal (dSph) galaxy, meaning it has a low luminosity. It has little to no gas or dust, or recent star formation. It is also irregular, meaning it has no specific form.[1]
Gallery
![There are about 2.3 million light years between UGC 4879 and its closest neighbour, Leo A.[2]](/wiki/File:A_mysterious_hermit.jpg)
References
- ^ "VV124 (UGC4879): A new transitional dwarf galaxy in the periphery of the Local Group". arXiv:0803.1107. doi:10.1111/j.1745-3933.2008.00482.x.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help)CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ "A mysterious hermit". Retrieved 8 June 2016.
