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barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces

Key facts

Constellation
Pisces
Right ascension
00 43 32.4
Declination
+14 ° 20 ′ 33 ″
Apparent magnitude v
13.3g
Type
SABc
Apparent size v
1.40' × 1.25'

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Encyclopedic overview

NGC 234 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered on October 14, 1784, by William Herschel.

One supernova has been observed in NGC 234: SN 2021abze (type II, mag. 16.6).

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