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NGC 509 (also MCG 1-4-45, UGC 932 and PGC 5080) is a magnitude +13.4 barred spiral galaxy located 104 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces.

The galaxy was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth using a 121.92 cm (48 inch) reflector in Malta on the 1st October 1864.

Right Ascension 01h 23m 24.1s, Declination +09° 26' 00"

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