NGC 7501

NGC 7501 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered on September 2, 1864 by the astronomer Albert Marth.^[2] It is a member of the Pegasus II cluster of galaxies.^[3] A radio source has been detected within one minute of arc of the position of NGC 7501.^[3]

ConstellationPisces

Right ascension23^h 10^m 30.424^s[1]

Declination+07° 35′ 20.53″^[1]

Redshift0.04266^[1]

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NGC 7501
from right to left: NGC 7499, NGC 7501 and NGC 7503
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Pisces
Right ascension	23h 10m 30.424s[1]
Declination	+07° 35′ 20.53″[1]
Redshift	0.04266[1]
Heliocentric radial velocity	12790 km/s[1]
Distance	597.4 ± 41.9 Mly (183.17 ± 12.84 Mpc)[1]
Group or cluster	Pegasus II cluster
Apparent magnitude (V)	13.31[1]
Absolute magnitude (V)	−23.1[1]
Characteristics
Type	E1?[1]
Size	~229,600 ly (70.40 kpc) (estimated) [1]
Other designations
WISEA J231030.40+073520.5, MCG +01-59-007, PGC 70619, CGCG 406-008[1]

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