NGC 1487 is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by James Dunlop on Oct 29, 1826. It is thought to be the remnant of two galaxies, which are the components NGC 1487E and NGC 1487W, that collided about 500 million years ago. See also List of NGC objects (1001–2000) Gallery References External links Interacting galaxies Spiral galaxies Eridanus (constellation) 1487 Dorado Group 014117