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Hoag's Object ring galaxy (PGC 54559) is a unique cosmic object located in the constellation Boötes. The galaxy was discovered in the 1950s and attracted the attention of astronomers due to its bright ring surrounding its central part.
Structure and features
- The galaxy's diameter is about 40 thousand light years, and its ring is one of the largest and brightest in the known Universe.
- Ring galaxies, such as Hoag's Object, are characterized by the presence of a bright ring, which consists of stars, gas, and dust. This ring surrounds the central region of the galaxy and gives it a unique shape.
Research and significance
The Hoag's Object galaxy has been the subject of many astronomical studies. Studying its structure and shape has allowed scientists to better understand:
- The processes of formation of ring structures in galaxies. - Features of their evolution and interaction with other parts of the galaxy.
Importance for Astronomy
Ring galaxies like Hoag's Object continue to be an important object of research in the field of cosmology and astrophysics. Studying their structure helps astronomers better understand the processes occurring in galaxies, as well as the general mechanisms of the formation of star systems.
Hoag's Object remains an important part of scientific research, attracting the attention of astronomers around the world.
Ring galaxy Hoag's Object (PGC 54559) visibility chart over 24 hours
| Date | Moon phase | Exposure | CCD temperature | Gain | Offset | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- 2023ixf•
- 40 Eri•
- Abell 74•
- Artemis A868 SA•
- a Canis Minoris•
- C 2020 R4 ATLAS•
- C 2020 T2 Palomar•
- C 2021 S3 (PANSTARRS)•
- Haumea (2003 EL61)•
- HCG 68•
- HCG 92•
- IC 1318B•
- IC 1396•
- IC 1795•
- IC 1805•
- IC 1848•
- IC 1871•
- IC 3322A•
- IC 342•
- IC 4015•
- IC 405•
- IC 417•
- IC 434•
- IC 443•
- IC 4703•
- IC 5070•
- IC 5146•
- IC 63•
- M 1•
- M 101•
- M 103•
- M 109•
- M 13•
- M 15•
- M 27•
- M 3•
- M 33•
- M 42•
- M 45•
- M 5•
- M 51•
- M 57•
- M 63•
- M 64•
- M 74•
- M 76•
- M 81•
- M 82•
- M 86•
- M 87•
- M 94•
- M 97•
- NGC 147•
- NGC 1491•
- NGC 1499•
- NGC 1579•
- NGC 1961•
- NGC 2146•
- NGC 2239•
- NGC 2403•
- NGC 281•
- NGC 4236•
- NGC 4565•
- NGC 4631•
- NGC 507•
- NGC 508•
- NGC 5866•
- NGC 5907•
- NGC 6503•
- NGC 6823•
- NGC 6888•
- NGC 6946•
- NGC 6992•
- NGC 6995•
- NGC 7000•
- NGC 7023•
- NGC 7129•
- NGC 7217•
- NGC 7331•
- NGC 7380•
- NGC 7538•
- NGC 7635•
- NGC 7640•
- NGC 7822•
- NGC 891•
- NGC 896•
- NGC 925•
- PGC 54559•
- Sh2-155•
- Sh2-168•
- Sh2 103•
- Sh2 109•
- Sh2 132•
- T CrB•
- UGC 6930•
- V1405 Cas•
- Vesta A807 FA•