PGC 10922 is a spiral galaxy listed in the Principal Galaxies Catalogue (PGC). It is located in the southern celestial hemisphere, within the constellation Fornax.
Characteristics:
- Type: PGC 10922 is generally classified as a spiral galaxy. Its morphological type is often described as Sc or Scd, indicating loosely wound spiral arms. Some classifications may include a bar, categorizing it as a barred spiral galaxy (SBc or SBcd).
- Location: It resides in the constellation Fornax (The Furnace), which is known for hosting several galaxy clusters and numerous individual galaxies.
- Coordinates: Its approximate celestial coordinates are Right Ascension 02h 55m and Declination -34° 50'.
- Apparent Magnitude: The galaxy has an apparent magnitude typically around 14 to 15, making it a faint object that requires a telescope for observation.
- Distance: Based on its observed redshift, PGC 10922 is estimated to be approximately 60 to 70 million light-years from Earth, placing it well beyond the Local Group of galaxies.
- Catalog: The Principal Galaxies Catalogue (PGC) is a comprehensive catalog of galaxies, initially published in 1989, that compiles data from various previous catalogs and surveys. PGC 10922 is one of its numerous entries.
