Dictionary of Nomenclature of Celestial Objects
(Last update: 24-Apr-2024)

Result of query: info cati ACG HHMM+DD$
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Details on Acronym:   ACG
  
ACG (Arp, Compact G)= (CG)
Write:<<ACG HHMM+DD>>
N: 2
Object:Compact G  (SIMBAD class: Galaxy)
Stat:is completely incorporated in Simbad
Note:N=2, ACG 1116+51 and ACG 1124+54
Rounded, not truncated coordinates
Ref:=1975ApJ...197..291A
byARP H. , O'CONNELL R.W.
 Astrophys. J., 197, 291-296 (1975)
  Properties of two blue compact galaxies.
o<ACG HHMM+DD> N=2.

Details on Acronym:   CG
  
CG (Compact G)
***** Avoid the usage of CG, prefer ACG
Originof the Acronym: A = Assigned by the author(s)