NGC 2775

NGC 2775
Image derived from Hubble Space Telescope.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Cancer
Right ascension	9h 22m 02.6s[1]
Declination	+50° 58′ 35″[1]
Redshift	1354 ± 5 km/s[1]
Distance	55,5 MLy (17 Kpc)
Type	SA(r)ab[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	4′.3 × 3′.3[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	11.03[1]
Other designations
UGC 4820, PGC 25861,[1] Caldwell 48
See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies

NGC 2775 (also known as Caldwell 48) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer. This galaxy has a bulge and multiple spiral arms, on which few HII regions can be detected, implying recent star formation. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1783.

NGC 2775 is the most prominent galaxy in a small galaxy group known as NGC 2775 group, part of the Virgo Supercluster, along with our own Local Group. Other members of the NGC 2775 group include NGC 2777 and UGC 4781.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f g} "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 2775. http://nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu/. Retrieved 2010-03-24. 
2. ^ "A List of Nearby Galaxy Groups". Atlas of the Universe. http://www.atlasoftheuniverse.com/galaclus.html. Retrieved 2010-11-28. 

External links

• NGC 2775 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images