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Galaxy in the Cetus constellation

NGC 244
DECam image of NGC 244
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00 45 46.4424
Declination−15° 35′ 48.703″
Redshift0.003140
Apparent magnitude (V)13.83
Characteristics
TypeS0
Apparent size (V)1.2' × 1.0'
Other designations
2MASXi J0045464-153548, 6dF J0045464-153549, IRAS F00432-1552, 2MASX J00454643-1535487, UGCA 10, MCG -03-03-003, PGC 2675.

NGC 244 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on December 30, 1785 by William Herschel.

See also

References

  1. ^ "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0244. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 200 - 249". Cseligman. Retrieved September 24, 2016.

External links

  • Media related to NGC 244 at Wikimedia Commons
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