Astronomy:NGC 319

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation Phoenix
NGC 319
NGC 319 DECam.png
NGC 319 as seen by DECam
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationPhoenix
Right ascension 00h 56m 57.6s[1]
Declination−43° 50′ 20″[1]
Redshift0.023159[1]
Helio radial velocity6,943 km/s[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)14.21[1]
Characteristics
TypeSAB(s)a:[1]
Apparent size (V)1.0' × 0.8'[1]
Other designations
ESO 243- G 013, MCG -07-03-001, 2MASX J00565761-4350196, IRAS F00546-4406, ESO-LV 2430130, 6dF J0056575-435020, PGC 3398.[1]

NGC 319 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Phoenix. It was first discovered on September 5, 1834 by John Herschel.[2]

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