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NGC 557

Galaxy Fair (20/100)

Lenticular

NGC 557 Galaxy Cetus (Cet) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended
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Properties

Magnitude 15.0
Angular Size 1.4′ × 0.5′
Position Angle 136°
Distance 261.29 million ly
Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0-a)
eF, S, R, *10 nf; = IC 1703

Position & Identifiers

RA 01h 26m 30.0s
Dec -01° 37' 60.0"
Constellation Cetus (Cet)
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NGC 557 · 1.4′×0.5′ · N up, E left

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