Jimi Lowrey
June 13th, 2019, 01:24 PM
IC 4017
Coma
RA 13 00 15.9
DEC +22 33 20
Mag 17.1
Type Merger
Z=0.1773 = 2.21 Gyr
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Last time I posted the most distant galaxy found visually in the NGC/IC catalog. Now I will feature the most distant galaxy in the NGC/IC catalog that I have found to date. It is IC 4017 with a light travel time of 2.21 billion light years. IC 4017 was found by the German astro photo pioneer Max Wolf. He found IC 4017 on a photographic plate JANUARY 1. 1907. This small faint merger is unassuming to have such a big title as the most distant galaxy in the NGC/IC catalog and is not well know.
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I have observed IC 4017 several times in the last few months my notes say “ @488X it is Small Fairly faint Looked elongated was direct vision and had a even brightness”. I must admit that IC 4017 is not much to see but if you catch it you have the honor of seeing a galaxy at a light travel time of 2.2 billon light years and also the most distant Object in the NGC/IC catalog. For me that is really exciting to see its ancient light and try to ponder its great distances.
So if you are up for a challenge try IC 4017 and be among the few who have seen IC 4017 visually.
As always GIVE IT A GO I look forward to hearing about your observations.
Coma
RA 13 00 15.9
DEC +22 33 20
Mag 17.1
Type Merger
Z=0.1773 = 2.21 Gyr
———————————————— ——————-
Last time I posted the most distant galaxy found visually in the NGC/IC catalog. Now I will feature the most distant galaxy in the NGC/IC catalog that I have found to date. It is IC 4017 with a light travel time of 2.21 billion light years. IC 4017 was found by the German astro photo pioneer Max Wolf. He found IC 4017 on a photographic plate JANUARY 1. 1907. This small faint merger is unassuming to have such a big title as the most distant galaxy in the NGC/IC catalog and is not well know.
3559
I have observed IC 4017 several times in the last few months my notes say “ @488X it is Small Fairly faint Looked elongated was direct vision and had a even brightness”. I must admit that IC 4017 is not much to see but if you catch it you have the honor of seeing a galaxy at a light travel time of 2.2 billon light years and also the most distant Object in the NGC/IC catalog. For me that is really exciting to see its ancient light and try to ponder its great distances.
So if you are up for a challenge try IC 4017 and be among the few who have seen IC 4017 visually.
As always GIVE IT A GO I look forward to hearing about your observations.