* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: NGC 7658


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
NGC 7658
Permalink  
 


NGC 7658 (also NGC 7658A, ESO 347-15, MCG -7-48-2 and PGC 71432) is a magnitude +14.3 spiral galaxy located 505 million light-years away in the constellation Grus.

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflecting telescope at Feldhausen, Claremont, Cape Town on the 4th September 1834. 

Right Ascension 23h 26m 24.6s, Declination -39° 12' 57"



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard