NGC 284 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Cetus |
Right ascension | 00h 53m 24.3s [1] |
Declination | −13° 09′ 32″ [1] |
Redshift | 0.038460 [1] |
Helio radial velocity | 11,530 km/s |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 15.41 [1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | E0-1 [1] |
Apparent size (V) | 0.2' × 0.2' [1] |
Other designations | |
MCG -02-03-032, 2MASX J00532423-1309321, PGC 3131. [1] |
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NGC 283 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on October 2, 1886 by Francis Leavenworth.
NGC 285 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on October 2, 1886 by Francis Leavenworth.
NGC 286 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on October 2, 1886 by Francis Leavenworth.
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