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Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 168
SDSS image of NGC 168
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00 36 38.6
Declination−22° 35′ 37″
Redshift0.012980
Apparent magnitude (V)14.87
Characteristics
TypeS0/a
Apparent size (V)1.2' × 0.2'
Other designations
PGC 2192.

NGC 168 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered in 1886 by Frank Muller.

References

  1. ^ "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0168. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  2. "NGC 168". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg.
  3. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 150 - 199". Cseligman. Retrieved September 2, 2016.

External links

  • Media related to NGC 168 at Wikimedia Commons
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