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NGC 7396 (also UGC 12220, MCG 0-58-7, GWT 379.10, IRAS22498 0049 and PGC 69889) is a magnitude +12.9 spiral galaxy (Sa), located 228 million light-years away in the constellation of 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 12th October 1827.

Right Ascension 22h 52m 22.6s, Declination +01° 05' 32"

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