NGC 1106 is a lenticular, non-barred spiral galaxy with considerable structure (type SA0^+), located in the Perseus constellation. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on 18 September 1828.
Characteristics In 2016, astronomers confirmed NGC 1106 contains a Compton-thick active galactic nucleus, after extensive analysis of the galaxy's X-ray spectra. Due to the AGN in its center, it's also classified as a type II Seyfert galaxy, meaning it has the characteristic bright core of a Seyfert galaxy, as well as appearing bright when viewed at infrared wavelengths.
Star formation A study released in 2022 detected active star formation in NGC 1106. The research involved the use of far-ultraviolet and mid-infrared analysis, both techniques are extensively used as star formation rate tracers.
NGC 1086 Group
NGC 1106 is a member of the NGC 1086 Group (also known as LGG 78). The other three galaxies are: NGC 1086, UGC 2349, and UGC 2350.A.M. Garcia, "General study of group membership. II – Determination of nearby groups", Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series, vol. 100 #1, July 1993, pp. 47–90 (Bibcode 1993A&AS.. 100...47G) Retrieved 5 August 2024.
See also Other Seyfert galaxies include:
Messier 77 NGC 7213 NGC 5128
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