NGC 564

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NGC 564
SDSS image of NGC 564
Observation data
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension01h 27m 47s[1]
Declination−01° 52′ 45″[1]
Surface brightness23.55 mag/arcsec2[1]
Characteristics
TypeE[1]

NGC 564 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is about 270 million light-years away. It was discovered by William Herschel on October 1, 1785.[2]

References

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