NGC 479
Spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces
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NGC 479 (also known as UGC 893, MCG 1-4-31, ZWG 411.31, PGC 4905) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces.[5] It was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth on October 27, 1864.[6] It is about 240 million light-years away from Earth.[3]
Right ascension01h 21m 15.723s[1]
Declination+03° 51′ 44.09″[1]
| NGC 479 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 479 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Right ascension | 01h 21m 15.723s[1] |
| Declination | +03° 51′ 44.09″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.017569[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 5221 km/s[2] |
| Distance | 240 Mly (74 Mpc)[3] |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 14.52 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SB(rs)bc:[4] |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 893, MCG +01-04-031, PGC 4905[2] | |
