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NGC 452 (also PGC 4596, UGC 820, IRAS01134 3046, MCG 5-4-10, VV 430, 502.20 or KCPG GWT 28B) is a magnitude +13.5 barred spiral galaxy located 200 million lightyears away in the constellation Pisces.

The galaxy was discovered by English astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Windsor Road in Slough, Berkshire, on the 22nd November 1827.

Right Ascension 01h 16m 15.0s, Declination +31° 02' 00"



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