NGC 280 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered on December 5, 1785 by William Herschel.[2]
NGC 280 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Andromeda |
Right ascension | 00h 52m 30.2s[1] |
Declination | +24° 21′ 02″[1] |
Redshift | 0.033707[1] |
Helio radial velocity | 3,878 km/s |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.23[1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | S[1] |
Apparent size (V) | 1.7' × 1.1'[1] |
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UGC 00534, CGCG 480-017, MCG +04-03-013, 2MASX J00523026+2421022, 2MASXi J0052304+242102, IRAS 00498+2404, F00498+2404, PGC 3076.[1] |
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