IC 1919 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Fornax. It is 61 million light years distant from Earth and it is a member of Fornax Cluster, a cluster of approximately 200 galaxies.

IC 1919
IC 1919 (DSS)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationFornax
Right ascension03h 26.2m [1]
Declination−32° 53′[1]
Distance18.6 Mpc (60.7 Mly)
Apparent magnitude (V)[1]
Characteristics
TypeE[1]
Apparent size (V)1.3 × 1.0[1]
Other designations
ESO 358-1, MCG -6-8-15, PGC 12825

It was discovered by Lewis Swift on November 25, 1897. Its diameter, based on distance and size on night sky, is 23 000 light years, which is only a one quarter or probably less the diameter of Milky Way Galaxy.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Dunlop, Storm (2005). Atlas of the Night Sky. Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-717223-8.