The galaxy NGC 55
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NGC55 (HIPASS J0015-39) is a Magellanic irregular
galaxy and one of the closest members of the Sculptor Group.
Type = SB(s)m: sp, optical diameter = 32.4' x 5.6', DTF = 1.8 Mpc.
It is highly inclined (i = 81 degr).
See also studies by Hummel, Dettmar & Wielebinski 1986 (A&A 166, 97); also Davidge 2005
(astro-ph/0501173), Otte & Dettmar 1999 (A&A 343, 705), etc.
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Dave Malin's deep image of NGC 55
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2MASS Extended Source Images (JHKs)
ESO Press Release on NGC55 and NGC7793
Original: B. Koribalski (17-Jan-2005)
Modified: B. Koribalski (10-Sep-2010)
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