NGC 114
Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
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NGC 114 is a barred lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered by American astronomer Truman Henry Safford on September 23, 1867.[3] The galaxy lies approximately 195 million light-years from Earth, and is about 55,000 light-years in diameter, nearly half the size of the Milky Way.
Right ascension00h 26m 58.22113s[1]
Declination−01° 47′ 10.3429″[1]
| NGC 114 | |
|---|---|
SDSS view of NGC 114 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 00h 26m 58.22113s[1] |
| Declination | −01° 47′ 10.3429″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.013873[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 4159 km/s[2] |
| Distance | 195 Mly [3] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SB0(rs)?[3] |
| Size | 55,000 ly |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 259, LEDA 1660, MCG +00-02-027, Mrk 946[4] | |
