NGC 87 is a diffuse, highly disorganized barred irregular galaxy, part of Robert's Quartet, a group of four interacting galaxies.

NGC 87
Robert's Quartet galaxy group
NGC 87 (upper right) surrounded by the other galaxies in Robert's Quartet
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationPhoenix
Right ascension00h 21m 14.2s[1]
Declination−48° 37′ 42″[1]
Redshift0.011391[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity3415
Distance160 Mly
Apparent magnitude (V)14.1
Characteristics
TypeIBmP
Apparent size (V)0.9 × 0.7
Other designations
ESO 194-G008, PGC 1357

One supernova has been observed in NGC 87: SN 1994Z (type II, mag. 14.6).[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "NED results for object NGC 0087". National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Infrared Processing and Analysis Center. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  2. ^ Transient Name Server entry for SN 1994Z. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
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