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Lenticular galaxy in the constellation of Sculptor

NGC 264
DECam image of NGC 264 (right). The galaxy to the left is LEDA 611463
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationSculptor
Right ascension00 48 20.9
Declination−38° 14′ 04″
Redshift0.016635
Apparent magnitude (V)14.60
Characteristics
TypeS0
Apparent size (V)1.18' × 0.45'
Other designations
ESO 295- G 006, MCG -07-02-016, 2MASX J00482094-3814038, ESO-LV 2950060, 6dF J0048208-381404, PGC 2831.

NGC 264 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Sculptor. It was discovered on August 30, 1834 by John Herschel.

References

  1. ^ "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0264. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 200 - 249". Cseligman. Retrieved October 2, 2016.

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