NGC 564
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Galaxy in the constellation CetusTemplate:SHORTDESC:Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
| NGC 564 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 564 | |
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 01h 27m 47s[1] |
| Declination | −01° 52′ 45″[1] |
| Surface brightness | 23.55 mag/arcsec2[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E[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]
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