NGC 7673

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NGC 7673

A Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of NGC 7673.
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Pegasus[1]
Right ascension 23h 27m 41s[2]
Declination +23° 35 20[2]
Redshift 3408 ± 1 km/s[2]
Type (R')SAc pec[2]
Apparent dimensions (V) 1.3 × 1.2[2]
Apparent magnitude (V) 13.2[2]
Other designations
UGC 12607,[2] PGC 71493[2]
See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies

NGC 7673 is a disturbed spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pegasus.[1] The galaxy has recently experienced intense star formation activity and may therefore be referred to as a starburst galaxy.[1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "ESA Science & Technology: Hyperactive galaxy NGC 7673 [heic0205]". Retrieved 2007-04-10. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 7673. Retrieved 2007-04-10. 
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