NGC 695
NGC 695 | |
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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]
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