NGC 1482

NGC 1482 is a lenticular galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is classified as an SB0-a galaxy, indicating that it is a barred lenticular galaxy with tightly wound arms. Lenticular galaxies are intermediate between spiral and elliptical galaxies, possessing a disk but lacking prominent spiral arms.

NGC 1482 is notable for exhibiting signs of recent or ongoing star formation, which is unusual for lenticular galaxies as they are typically characterized by older stellar populations and little active star formation. This star formation is thought to be triggered by a minor merger or interaction with another galaxy. The galaxy exhibits a dust lane that runs across its center, further suggesting recent activity.

Observations have revealed the presence of ionized gas in NGC 1482, providing further evidence of star formation activity. Studies of its morphology and kinematics are ongoing to better understand its evolutionary history and the mechanisms responsible for its star formation.

NGC 1482 was discovered by William Herschel on November 19, 1786.