NGC 7626
| NGC 7626 | |
|---|---|
| File:NGC7626 - SDSS DR14.jpg NGC 7626 as observed by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Right ascension | 23h 20m 42.5s |
| Declination | +08° 13′ 01″ |
| Redshift | 0.011358 |
| Distance | ~160 million |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E |
| Apparent size (V) | 2.6′ × 1.8′ |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 12499, PGC 71019 | |
NGC 7626 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Pegasus. It was discovered on September 26, 1785, by the German-British astronomer William Herschel.[1]
The galaxy lies at a distance of approximately 160 million light-years from the Milky Way, based on its redshift. NGC 7626 is classified as a normal elliptical galaxy and is a prominent member of the Pegasus I Group, a small galaxy group dominated by early-type galaxies.[2]
NGC 7626 has been studied in multiple wavelengths, including optical and X-ray observations, which indicate the presence of hot gas typical of massive elliptical galaxies in group environments.[3]
The galaxy is listed in several major astronomical catalogues, including the New General Catalogue, the Uppsala General Catalogue (UGC 12499), and the Principal Galaxies Catalogue (PGC 71019).[4]
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