IC 4526
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IC 4526 is a galaxy
in the constellation
Boötes
. Together with NGC 5829
, it forms galaxy group Arp 42
. Also, it is one of five members of galaxy group Hickson 73 (HCG 73).
Galaxy
A galaxy is a massive, gravitationally bound system that consists of stars and stellar remnants, an interstellar medium of gas and dust, and an important but poorly understood component tentatively dubbed dark matter. The word galaxy is derived from the Greek galaxias , literally "milky", a...
in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
Boötes
Boötes
Boötes is a constellation in the northern sky, located between 0° and +60° declination, and 13 and 16 hours of right ascension on the celestial sphere. The name comes from the Greek Βοώτης, Boōtēs, meaning herdsman or plowman...
. Together with NGC 5829
NGC 5829
NGC 5829 is a galaxy in the constellation Boötes. Together with IC 4526, it forms galaxy group Arp 42. Also, it is one of 5 members of galaxy group Hickson 73 .-References:* *...
, it forms galaxy group Arp 42
Arp 42
Arp 42 is a group of galaxies in the constellation Boötes.* NGC 5829* IC 4526...
. Also, it is one of five members of galaxy group Hickson 73 (HCG 73).