AM 1316-241
AM 1316-241 is a pair of overlapping galaxies in the constellation Hydra. It is notable for having recently been discovered to have revealed visible dust by the back light from the more distant galaxy of the two.
| AM 1316-241 | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) The pair, photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Right ascension | 13h 19m 32.9s [1] |
| Declination | −24° 29′ 20″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.031869[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 9833 km/s[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.71[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Size | 0.515' x 28.12"[2] |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 508-45, IRAS 13168-2413, PGC 46461, 6dFGS gJ131933.0-242922[1] | |
It is believed the pair are interacting.
References
- "AM 1316-241". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- "NED results for object PGC 046461". National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Infrared Processing and Analysis Center. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
External links
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See also
- 2MASX J00482185-2507365 occulting pair - a similar pair
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