NGC 258
NGC 258 is a lenticular galaxy located in the Andromeda constellation. It was discovered by George Stoner in 1848.[2]
NGC 258 | |
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SDSS image of NGC 258 | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Andromeda |
Right ascension | 00h 48m 12.772s[1] |
Declination | +27° 39′ 25.76″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (B) | 15[1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | S0[2] |
Apparent size (V) | 0.65′ × 0.55′[2] |
Other designations | |
MCG+04-03-005, PGC 2829 |
References
- "NGC 258". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 250 - 299". cseligman.com. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
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