User:Timdwilliamson/NGC 676
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NGC 676 is a lenticular [2] Seyfert 2 Galaxy[3] about 16.0 Mly away in the constellation Pisces.[1] It can be seen near the star α Piscium.[2] Located close to the celestial equator, it is visible from both hemispheres.< ref name=“skylive” />
Right ascension01h 48m 57.310s[1]
Declination+5° 54′ 27.10″[1]
| NGC 676 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 676 galaxy seen by Sloan Digital Sky Survey | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Right ascension | 01h 48m 57.310s[1] |
| Declination | +5° 54′ 27.10″[1] |
| Distance | 18.7 Mpc (61 Mly) [1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.23[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | S0/a: edge-on[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 6′.6 × 1′.5[1] |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 01270; ARK 057; CGCG 412-028; CGCG 0146.3+0540[1] | |
