Galaxy
NGC 6744
Spiral galaxy · C101 · NGC 6744
Spiral galaxy in Pavo
Photo: ESO · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
NGC 6744 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Pavo (Peacock). Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 802 ± 3 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 38.6 ± 2.7 Mly (11.82 ± 0.83 Mpc). However, 21 non redshift measurements give a distance of 23.63 ± 1.68 Mly (7.244 ± 0.514 Mpc). It was discovered on 30 June 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, observing from Parramatta, Australia. It has a mass of 5.92×1010 M☉.
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Key facts
Distance
~34 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+9
Apparent size
15.7′ × 9.8′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
C101 · NGC 6744
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 101 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 6744.
- Found in the constellation Pavo.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
