NGC 7793 · galaxy

NGC 7793

NGC 7793 is a flocculent spiral galaxy in the southern constellation of Sculptor.

RA23h 57m 49sDec−32° 35' 27"

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: NGC 7793
All designations: NGC 7793
Object type: Galaxy
Constellation: Sculptor
Best viewing: Autumn

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 23h 57m 49s
Declination (J2000): −32° 35' 27"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —
Redshift (z): 0.000749

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Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 7793 is a flocculent spiral galaxy in the southern constellation of Sculptor. It was discovered on July 14, 1826, by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop. The galaxy is located at a distance of 12.2 million light years and is receding with a heliocentric radial velocity of 227 km/s. NGC 7793 is one of the five brightest galaxies within the Sculptor Group.

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