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C44

NGC 7479

Galaxy Good (51/100)

Barred Spiral

C44 Galaxy Pegasus Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 11.0
Angular Size 3.6′ × 2.7′
Position Angle 26°
Distance 106000000 ly
Galaxy Type Barred Spiral (SBbc)
Spiral Galaxy [Distance: 106000000 ly]

Position & Identifiers

RA 23h 12m 29.3s
Dec +12° 19' 22.8"
Constellation Pegasus
Catalog C44

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About C44

Description

NGC 7479 is a barred spiral galaxy in Pegasus, about 105 million light-years away. It has a striking S-shaped spiral pattern with a strong central bar, making it one of the finest barred spirals for astrophotography.

Observing Tips

Visible as a moderately bright, elongated glow in an 8-inch telescope. The bar structure may be glimpsed at 12 inches under excellent conditions. Best in autumn evenings at medium magnification.

History

Discovered by William Herschel on October 19, 1784. A supernova (SN 1990U) was observed in this galaxy in 1990.

Fun Facts

Radio observations reveal a jet from the galaxy's nucleus that appears to curve in the opposite direction from the optical spiral arms, suggesting the galaxy experienced a minor merger that reversed the winding direction.

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Credit: NASA Hubble. License: CC BY 2.0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Credit: NASA Hubble. License: CC BY 2.0. (Wikimedia Commons)

Skybred Mar 2, 2026