Astronomy:NGC 284

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation Cetus
NGC 284
NGC 284
NGC 284 as seen on DSS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension 00h 53m 24.3s[1]
Declination−13° 09′ 32″[1]
Redshift0.038460[1]
Helio radial velocity11,530 km/s
Apparent magnitude (V)15.41[1]
Characteristics
TypeE0-1[1]
Apparent size (V)0.2' × 0.2'[1]
Other designations
MCG -02-03-032, 2MASX J00532423-1309321, PGC 3131.[1]

NGC 284 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on October 2, 1886, by Francis Leavenworth.[2]

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Coordinates: Sky map 00h 53m 24.3s, -13° 09′ 32″