NGC 97
Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda
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NGC 97 is an elliptical galaxy estimated to be about 230 million light-years away in the constellation of Andromeda. It was discovered by John Herschel on 16 September 1828, and its apparent magnitude is 13.5.[4][5]
Right ascension00h 22m 29.988s[1]
Declination+29° 44′ 43.34″[1]
| NGC 97 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 97 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Right ascension | 00h 22m 29.988s[1] |
| Declination | +29° 44′ 43.34″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.015898[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 4766[2] |
| Distance | 231.41 ± 13.61 Mly (70.950 ± 4.172 Mpc)[2] |
| Group or cluster | NGC 108 group (LGG 5) |
| Apparent magnitude (B) | 13.5[3] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E?[2] |
| Size | 104,200 ly (31,960 pc)[2] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.548′ (major axis)[2] |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 216, MCG+05-02-007, PGC 1442[3] | |
NGC 108 Group
Gallery
Wider view of NGC 97
