NGC 695

NGC 695

NGC 695
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Aries[1]
Right ascension 1h 51m 14.242s[2]
Declination 22° 34 56.51[2]
Redshift 0.032472[2]
Distance 450 million light years
Type S0? pec[2]
Apparent dimensions (V) 30" x 24"[3]
Apparent magnitude (V) 12.80[3]
Other designations
UGC 1315[3]

NGC 695 is a spiral galaxy located 450,000 light years from the Earth, in the constellation of Aries. It has been described as an abnormal galaxy, and has the appearance of "a revolving tornado". Its arms are not tightly held together, and it is interacting with another small astronomical object.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Image: Hubble Interacting Galaxy NGC 695". hubblesite.org. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "NED results for object NGC 0695". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "NGC 695". dso-browser.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.


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