Uppsala General Catalogue
The Uppsala General Catalogue (UGC) is a comprehensive catalog of galaxies, compiled by astronomers at Uppsala University in Sweden. It was published in 1973 and includes data on over 12,000 galaxies, providing essential information such as their positions, brightness, and morphological types. The UGC serves as a valuable resource for researchers studying the structure and distribution of galaxies in the universe.
The catalog is particularly significant for its systematic approach to galaxy classification, which aids in various astronomical studies. It is often used in conjunction with other catalogs, such as the New General Catalogue (NGC) and the Hubble Space Telescope observations, to enhance our understanding of cosmic phenomena.