Astronomy:NGC 1047

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NGC 1047
File:NGC1047 - SDSS DR14.jpg
Image of NGC 1047 capture by SDSS
Observation data
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension02h 41m 48s
Declination-08° 02’ 22”
Redshift0.004513
Distance62 million ly
Absolute magnitude (B)14.5
Characteristics
TypeLenticular
Other designations
LEDA 10132, MCG-01-07-032

NGC 1047 is a lenticular galaxy located about 62 million light years from Earth in Cetus.It was discovered on November 10, 1885 by Lewis Swift[1][2][3]

It is situated close to the celestial equator making it visible from both sides of the hemisphere during certain times of the year.[1]

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