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NGC 7303 (also IRAS 22292+3042, MCG 5-53-4, UGC 12065 and PGC 69061) is a magnitude +12.8 barred spiral galaxy located 170 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus.

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 15th September 1828. 

Right Ascension 22h 31m 33.0s, Declination +30° 57' 24"

NGC 7303

 



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