Astronomy:NGC 46
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Short description: Star in the Pisces constellation
| Observation data Equinox J2000.0]] (ICRS) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Pisces[2] |
| Right ascension | 00h 14m 10.1s[3] |
| Declination | +05° 59′ 14″[3] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.7[3] |
NGC 46, occasionally referred to as PGC 5067596, is an F8 star[citation needed] located approximately 962 ± 281 light-years from the Solar System in the constellation Pisces. It was first discovered on October 22, 1852, by Irish astronomer Edward Joshua Cooper, who incorrectly identified it as a nebula.[3]
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External links
- NGC 46 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
- SEDS
Coordinates: 
00h 14m 10.1s, +05° 59′ 14″
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