NGC 7713

NGC 7713
NGC 7713, as seen by the Hybbble Space Telescope
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationSculptor
Right ascension23h 36m 15s
Declination−37° 56’ 17”
Apparent magnitude (B)11.63
Surface brightness22.97 mag/arcsec2
Characteristics
TypeSAcd
Other designations
NGC 7713 • PGC 71866 • ESO 347-028 • MCG -06-51-013 • 2MASX J23361515-3756221 • SGC 233335-3813.0 • AM 2333-381 • GC 4992 • h 4000

NGC 7713 is a barred spiral galaxy with extensive Hubble-type SBcd star-forming regions that is located in the constellation Sculptor in the southern sky. It is estimated to be 31 million light-years from the Milky Way and about 40,000 light-years in diameter.[1][2][3] It was discovered by John Herschel on October 4, 1836.[4]

One supernova has been observed in NGC 7713: SN 1982L (type II, mag. 16).[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NGC 7713". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  2. ^ "Revised NGC Data for NGC 7713". spider.seds.org. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  3. ^ "VizieR". webviz.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  4. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 7700–7749". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  5. ^ Transient Name Server entry for SN 1982L. Retrieved 23 July 2024.