NGC 263 | |
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![]() DECam image of NGC 263. The smaller galaxy is LEDA 942807. | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Cetus |
Right ascension | 00h 48m 48.5s [1] |
Declination | −13° 06′ 27″ [1] |
Redshift | 0.029000 [1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.00 [1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | Sbc [1] |
Apparent size (V) | 0.6′ × 0.3′ [1] |
Other designations | |
MCG -02-03-021, 2MASX J00484847-1306266, IRAS F00463-1322, 6dF J0048485-130627, PGC 2856. [1] |
NGC 263 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered in 1886 by Francis Leavenworth. [2]
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