UGC 4879

UGC 4879
Observation data
Pronunciation	//
Right ascension	00^h 00^m 00^s
Declination	±00° 00′ 00″
Distance (comoving)	000 ± 00 kpc (0 ± 0 kly)h−1 0.73
Distance	000 ± 00 kly (0 ± 0 kpc)h−1 0.73
Characteristics
Mass	0×10^0 M☉

UGC 4879, which is also known as VV 124, is the most isolated dwarf galaxy in the periphery of the Local Group. It is an irregular galaxy at a distance of 1.38 Mpc. Low-resolution spectroscopy yielded inconsistent radial velocities for different components of the galaxy, hinting at the presence of a stellar disk. There is also evidence of this galaxy containing dark matter.

Appearance

UGC 4879 is a transition type galaxy, meaning it has no rings (Denoted rs). It is also a spheroidal (dSph) galaxy, meaning it has a low luminosity. It has little to no gas or dust, or recent star formation. It is also irregular, meaning it has no specific form.^[1]

Gallery

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  There are about 2.3 million light years between UGC 4879 and its closest neighbour, Leo A.^[2]

References

1. "VV124 (UGC4879): A new transitional dwarf galaxy in the periphery of the Local Group". arXiv:0803.1107. doi:10.1111/j.1745-3933.2008.00482.x.
2. "A mysterious hermit". Retrieved 8 June 2016.

External links

• C2.staticflickr.com