NGC 1404

NGC 1404 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Fornax. It is a member of the Fornax Cluster, a relatively nearby and well-studied galaxy cluster.

Characteristics:

NGC 1404 is classified as an E1 galaxy, indicating that it is an elliptical galaxy with a slightly elongated shape. It is a relatively bright galaxy, with an apparent magnitude of approximately 10.9.

NGC 1404 is known to be interacting with the intracluster medium of the Fornax Cluster. Ram-pressure stripping, caused by the galaxy's motion through the hot, diffuse gas that permeates the cluster, is believed to be removing gas and dust from NGC 1404. This stripping process is evidenced by observations of extended X-ray emission and a truncated gas distribution.

Significance:

NGC 1404 is an important object for studying the effects of the cluster environment on galaxy evolution. The ram-pressure stripping that it is experiencing provides insights into how galaxies can be transformed as they move through dense environments like galaxy clusters. Its proximity and relatively bright nature make it a well-suited target for multi-wavelength observations aimed at understanding these processes.