NGC 6215 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Ara |
Right ascension | 16h 51m 06.811s [1] |
Declination | −58° 59′ 36.46″ [1] |
Redshift | 0.005204 [1] |
Heliocentric radial velocity | 1552 km/s [1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.2 [2] |
Characteristics | |
Type | SA(s)c |
Size | 46,000 light years |
Apparent size (V) | 2.10′ x 1.80′ [2] |
Other designations | |
ESO 137-46, PGC 59112, h 3647, GC 4235, IRAS 16467-5854 [2] |
NGC 6215 (also known as PGC 59112) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ara. It is designated as SA(s)c in the galaxy morphological classification scheme. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on 9 July 1836. [1] [2] [3]
NGC 6215 is part of galaxy group NGC 6221/15, which includes barred spiral galaxy NGC 6221 and three dwarf galaxies. A double-stranded bridge of neutral hydrogen gas connects NGC 6215 and 6221 as a result of their interaction, and Dwarf 3 of the three dwarf galaxies may have formed from the bridging gas. [4]