NGC 7144 - SA0-

NGC 7144

De Vaucouleurs Atlas Type: SA0-

Filter: V

Telescope: LCO 2.4-m
North right , East up
Field Dimensions: 3.8 x 3.5 arcminutes

RC3 Type: E0
RSA Type: E0
Surface Brightness Range Displayed: 17.5-25.0 mag per square arcsec
Absolute Blue Magnitude: -20.3

De Vaucouleurs Atlas Description:

Although classified E0 by both de Vaucouleurs and Sandage, the Atlas image shows distinct zones of structure: a diffuse inner zone and a faint, sharp-edged zone farther out. This galaxy appears to be a face-on early S0.