NGC 7714 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered by John Herschel on 18 September 1830.
NGC 7714 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Pisces |
Right ascension | 23h 36m 14.1s |
Declination | +2° 9′ 17″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.2 |
Characteristics | |
Type | SB:(s)b? pec,[2] HII[3] |
Apparent size (V) | 1.90 × 1.4 moa[3] |
Other designations | |
UGC 12699, MCG 0-60-17, MK 538, IRAS 23336+0152, KCPG 587A, CGCG 381-11, VV 51, ARP 284, UM 167, near 16 Psc, PGC 71868 |
NGC 7714 and NGC 7715 are interacting galaxies.[3] The pair are also known as Arp 284. NGC 7714 appears to be a highly distorted spiral, possibly a barred spiral galaxy. NGC 7715 is of uncertain type, probably an edge-on spiral or an irregular galaxy.[2]
Supernova 1999dn was observed in NGC 7714 on September 19, 1999.[2]
New General Catalogue 7500 to 7840 | |
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