LEDA 89996
| LEDA 89996 | |
|---|---|
 The spiral galaxy LEDA 89996, taken by theHubble Space Telescope | |
| Observation data (J2000epoch) | |
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Right ascension | 04h54m28.29s[1] |
| Declination | −66° 25′ 28.06″[1] |
| Redshift | 7105(km/s)[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | S[1] |
| Other designations | |
| 2MASSJ04542829-6625280, 2MASX J04542820-6625275 | |
LEDA 89996,also known by its2MASSdesignation2MASS J04542829-6625280,is aspiral galaxy.It is located within theDoradoconstellationand appears very close to theLarge Magellanic Cloud.[3]
The galaxy was observed by theHubble Space Telescopeon 6 July 2015[4]and is similar in appearance to theMilky Waybeing spiral shaped with winding spiral arms. The darker patches between the arms is dust and gas. Many new stars form in this area making the spirals appear very bright.[3]
References
[edit]- ^abc"NED results for object LEDA 089996".NASA/IPAC EXTRAGALACTIC DATABASE.Retrieved24 July2016.
- ^"LEDA 89996".Simbad.Retrieved24 July2016.
- ^ab"Hubble Looks at Stunning Spiral".NASA. 10 July 2015.Retrieved24 July2016.
- ^"Galaxy with a view".Space Telescope.6 July 2015.Retrieved24 July2016.
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