NGC 730

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NGC 730
NGC 0730 DSS.jpg
DSS Image of NGC 730
Observation data
Constellation Pisces
Right ascension 01h 55m 17s
Declination ±05° 38 10 [1]

NGC 730 is a star located in the Pisces constellation discovered on 7 November 1885, appearing around the celestial equator being partially visible to both hemispheres during specific times of the year. [2] [3] [4]

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References

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  3. "By Name | NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  4. Astronomy, Go. "NGC 730 | star in Pisces | NGC List | GO ASTRONOMY". Go-Astronomy.com.