NGC 7660
Galaxy in the constellation Pegasus
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NGC 7660 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation of Pegasus. It was discovered by the astronomer John Herschel on September 5, 1828.[2]
Right ascension23h 25m 48.6643s[1]
Declination+27° 01′ 47.440″[1]
| NGC 7660 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 7660 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Right ascension | 23h 25m 48.6643s[1] |
| Declination | +27° 01′ 47.440″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.018805[1] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 5637 ± 13 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 179.30 ± 38.17 Mly (54.975 ± 11.703 Mpc)[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.66[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.4′ × 1.1′[2] |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 12594, MCG +04-55-012, PGC 71413[1] | |
