NGC 439

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NGC 439
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NGC 439 (large galaxy in the middle) and NGC 441 (below NGC 439) by legacy surveys
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Sculptor
Right ascension 01h 13m 47.2s [1]
Declination −31° 44 50 [1]
Redshift 0.019357 [1]
Helio radial velocity 5,803 km/s [1]
Distance 207.87 ± 39.76  Mly (63.733 ± 12.192  Mpc) [1]
Apparent magnitude  (V)12.59 [1]
Absolute magnitude  (V)-23.18 [1]
Characteristics
Type SAB0^-(rs)? [1]
Apparent size  (V)2.5' × 1.5' [1]
Other designations
ESO 412- G 018, MCG -05-04-015, 2MASX J01134725-3144500, 2MASXi J0113476-314450, ESO-LV 4120180, 6dF J0113472-314450, 6dFGSv 00684, PGC 4423. [1]

NGC 439 is a lenticular galaxy of type SAB0^-(rs)? located in the constellation Sculptor. It was discovered on September 27, 1834 by John Herschel. It was described by Dreyer as "pretty bright, small, round, gradually brighter middle." [2]

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References

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  2. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 400 - 449". Cseligman. Retrieved April 22, 2017.