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NGC 7716 (also IRAS 23339+0001, MCG 0-60-19, UGC 12702 and PGC 71883) is a magnitude +12.1 barred spiral galaxy located 118 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces.

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflecting telescope at Windsor Road in Slough, Berkshire, on the 6th September 1831. 

Right Ascension 23h 36m 31.3s, Declination +00° 17' 51"

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