Astronomy:NGC 7056

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation Pegasus
NGC 7056
SDSS NGC 7056.jpeg
SDSS image of NGC 7056.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationPegasus
Right ascension 21h 22m 07.5s[1]
Declination18° 39′ 56″[1]
Redshift0.017932[1]
Helio radial velocity5,376 km/s[1]
Distance225 Mly
Apparent magnitude (V)13.75[1]
Characteristics
TypeSBb[1]
Apparent size (V)1.0 x 0.9[1]
Other designations
IC 1382, CGCG 449-19, KARA 911, MCG 3-54-8, PGC 66641, UGC 11734[1]

NGC 7056 is a barred spiral galaxy located about 225 million light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus.[2][3] NGC 7056 was discovered by astronomer Albert Marth on September 17, 1863. It was then rediscovered by astronomer Truman Henry Safford on September 29, 1866.[4]

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Coordinates: Sky map 21h 22m 07.5s, +18° 39′ 56″