- Source: IC 1189
IC 1189 is a S0-a lenticular galaxy with a ring structure located in Hercules. It is located 557 million light-years away from the Solar System and has an approximate diameter of 145,000 light-years. IC 1189 was discovered on June 7, 1888, by Lewis Swift. It is a member of the Hercules Cluster.
IC 1189 has an active galactic nucleus and is classified as a starburst galaxy meaning to say, it is a powerhouse star factory making stars at a rate hundred of times greater compared to the Milky Way. Additionally, it falls into the Markarian galaxies category as Mrk 300, in which its core shines in ultraviolet rays.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- IC 1189
- QSR J1819+3845
- Integrated circuit
- Hercules A
- List of IC objects
- 3C 345
- Abell 39
- A2261-BCG
- HR 6594
- Zwicky's Triplet
