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Q31126

Also known as New General Catalogue 2

spiral galaxy in the constellation Pegasus

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Q31126 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pegasus, one of the recognizable star patterns visible in the night sky. Studying distant galaxies like this one helps astronomers understand the structure and diversity of galaxies throughout the universe.

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Distance from Earth: 102.05
Image: NGC2.png

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Commons category: NGC 2
catalog code: LEDA 567
galaxy morphological type: Sab
time of discovery or invention: 1873-08-20
apparent magnitude: 10.937
redshift: 0.025004
right ascension: 1.82131362659590
declination: 27.67834232723530
radial velocity: 7402

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NGC 2 is an intermediate spiral galaxy with the morphological type of Sab, located in the constellation of Pegasus. NGC 2 was discovered by Lawrence Parsons, 4th Earl of Rosse on 20 August 1873.

Observational History