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galaxy

Key facts

Constellation
Cetus
Right ascension
01 27 48.2007
Declination
−01 ° 52 ′ 46.006 ″
Distance
266 Mly
Type
E

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Encyclopedic overview

NGC 564 is a large elliptical galaxy located in the constellation of Cetus. NGC 564 was discovered by the German-British astronomer William Herschel on October 1, 1785.

NGC 545 and Abell 194 Group

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