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NGC 1268

galaxy

Key facts

Constellation: Perseus
Right ascension: 03 18 45.1985
Declination: +41 ° 29 ′ 19.300 ″
Redshift: 0.010 748 ± 0.000 007
Heliocentric radial velocity: 3,222 ± 2 km/s
Distance: 147.3 ± 10.3 Mly (45.15 ± 3.17 Mpc )
Group or cluster: Perseus Cluster
Type: SAB(rs)b
Size: ~55,400 ly (16.98 kpc ) (estimated)
Apparent size v: 1.0′ × 0.6′

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Image: NGC 1268 imaged by the Euclid Space Telescope.png

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NGC 1268 is a spiral galaxy located about 147 million light-years away in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest on February 14, 1863. NGC 1268 is a member of the Perseus Cluster and appears to show signs of distortion in the form of bridges. These features may be the result of a strong interaction with NGC 1267.

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