Astronomy:NGC 505

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation Pisces
NGC 505
NGC505 - SDSS DR14.jpg
NGC 505 (SDSS)
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationPisces
Right ascension 01h 22m 57.10s [1]
Declination+09° 28′ 08.00″ [1]
Redshift0.018556 [1]
Helio radial velocity5563 ± 29 km/s [1]
Distance234 Mly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)14.00 [2]
Apparent magnitude (B)15.00 [2]
Characteristics
TypeS0
Apparent size (V)0.9 x 0.6 [1]

NGC 505 is a lenticular galaxy approximately 234 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Pisces.[1] It was discovered by German astronomer Albert Marth on October 1, 1864.[3]

NGC 505 and NGC 509 (SDSS)

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Coordinates: Sky map 01h 22m 57.10s, +09° 28′ 08.00″