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EntityQ1035939· pop 34· linked from 952 articles

galaxy

Key facts

Constellation
Cetus
Right ascension
00 50 09.5
Declination
−05 ° 11 ′ 37 ″
Type
SBbc
Apparent size v
1.6' × 1.1'

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Encyclopedic overview

NGC 268 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on November 22, 1785 by William Herschel.

Supernova

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