Right ascension 09 16 02.023 Redshift -0.000233 | Declination +52° 50′ 42.05″ Helio radial velocity -70 Magnitude 13.2 | |
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Distance 4.18 ± 0.41 Mly (1.283 ± 0.126 Mpc) Similar Leo A, DDO 190, Aquarius Dwarf, Tucana Dwarf, IC 5152 | ||
UGC 4879, which is also known as VV 124, is the most isolated dwarf galaxy in the periphery of the Local Group. It is an irregular galaxy at a distance of 1.38 Mpc. Low-resolution spectroscopy yielded inconsistent radial velocities for different components of the galaxy, hinting at the presence of a stellar disk. There is also evidence of this galaxy containing dark matter.
Appearance
UGC 4879 is a transition type galaxy, meaning it has no rings (Denoted rs). It is also a spheroidal (dSph) galaxy, meaning it has a low luminosity. It has little to no gas or dust, or recent star formation. It is also irregular, meaning it has no specific form.
References
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