NGC 1309
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NGC 1309 by the Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: NASA/ESA |
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| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
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| Constellation: | Eridanus |
| Right ascension: | 03h 22m 06.5s |
| Declination: | -15° 24' 02" |
| Redshift: | |
| Distance: | 100 million ly |
| Type: | SAc |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 2.3" × 2.2" arcminutes |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | 11.5 |
| Notable features: | |
| Other designations | |
| LEDA 12626 | |
| See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies | |
NGC 1309 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. Discovered by William Herschel in 1785.
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