Astronomy:NGC 7701
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| NGC 7701 | |
|---|---|
 Image of NGC 7701 from SDSS | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Right ascension | 23h 35m 51s |
| Declination | -02° 42’ 43” |
| Redshift | 5300 ± 24 |
| Group or cluster | LGG 476 |
| Absolute magnitude (B) | 14 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Lenticular |
| Other designations | |
| PGC 71777; MCG -01-60-007; WISEA J233431.52-025115.3; 2MASX J23343148-0251152; 2MASS J23343150-0251155 | |
NGC 7701 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation of Pisces.[1] It is situated close to the celestial equator making it at least partially visible on both hemispheres.[1]
It is part of galaxy group known as LGG 476. LGG 476 has at least 4 known members, which are IC 1476, MCG 1-60-5, NGC 7701 and IC 1501.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NGC 7701 - Lenticular Galaxy in Pisces | TheSkyLive". https://theskylive.com/sky/deepsky/ngc7701-object.
- ↑ Garcia, A. M. (1993). "General study of group membership. II. Determination of nearby groups". Astronomy & Astrophysics Supplement Series 100: 47–90. Bibcode: 1993A&AS..100...47G.
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