NGC 1672

A Hubble image of a galaxy NGC 1672.

NGC 1672 is a barred spiral galaxy in the Dorado constellation. It is about 51.7 million light-years away from Earth. Its size is estimated to be 100,800 light-years across.[1] It was first discovered by a Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826.

This galaxy is viewed nearly face-on from Earth. The core of this galaxy is classified as a Seyfert galaxy nucleus, meaning, it has an active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole that releases radio, ultraviolet, and X-ray radiation.[2]

Two supernovae have been observed in this galaxy:

  • SN 2017gax: Discovered in 2017, a Type Ib/c supernova.[3]
  • SN 2022aau: Discovered in 2022, a Type II supernova.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Results for object NGC 1672". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
  2. ↑ "Photo Album: Chandra and Webb: May 23, 2023". Chandra X-ray Observatory. NASA/CXC/SAO. May 23, 2023. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
  3. ↑ "2017gax | Transient Name Server". www.wis-tns.org. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
  4. ↑ "2022aau | Transient Name Server". www.wis-tns.org. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
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