Andromeda XVII
| Andromeda XVII | |
|---|---|
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Right ascension | 00h 37m 07s |
| Declination | +44° 19′ 20″ |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | dSph |
Andromeda XVII (And XVII) is a low luminosity spheroidal dwarf galaxy that is a satellite of the Andromeda galaxy. It is located around 44 kiloparsecs from the Andromeda galaxy.[1]
This galaxy may have three associated globular clusters surrounding it which means that if confirmed, would make Andromeda XVII unusual for its type.[1]
Reference
[edit]- ^ a b Irwin, M. J.; Ferguson, A. M. N.; Huxor, A. P.; Tanvir, N. R.; Ibata, R. A.; Lewis, G. F. (March 2008). "Andromeda XVII: A New Low-Luminosity Satellite of M31". The Astrophysical Journal. 676 (1): L17. doi:10.1086/587100. ISSN 0004-637X.