NGC 7059

NGC 7059 is a nearby spiral galaxy located about 70 million light-years away in the constellation of Pavo.^[2][3] NGC 7059 was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on July 22, 1835.^[4]

ConstellationPavo

Right ascension21^h 27^m 21.5^s[1]

Declination−60° 00′ 52″^[1]

Redshift0.005784^[1]

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NGC 7059
The spiral galaxy NGC 7059.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Pavo
Right ascension	21h 27m 21.5s[1]
Declination	−60° 00′ 52″[1]
Redshift	0.005784[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity	1,734 km/s[1]
Distance	72 Mly
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.35[1]
Characteristics
Type	SAB(rs)c[1]
Apparent size (V)	3.5 x 1.7[1]
Other designations
ESO 145-5, IRAS 21236-6013, PGC 66784[1]

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