NGC 488 facts for kids
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NGC 488
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 01h 21m 46.8s |
| Declination | ±15° 24′ 19″ |
| Redshift | 2272±1 km/s |
| Distance | 98.3±3.9 Mly |
| Type | Spiral galaxy |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 5'.4 x 3'.9 |
| Notable features | It has multiple spiral arms |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 907, PGC 4946, HIPASS J0121+05, IRAS 1191+459 | |
| See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies | |
NGC 488 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pisces. It is about 90 million light years away from Earth. Its diametre isn't more than 171000 light years. This galaxy is considered a prototype galaxy with multiple arms. It has a group, the NGC 488 Group and it's the unique galaxy of the group that it's insolated. It was discovered by William Herschel on 13 December 1784. In NGC 488 appeared 2 supernovae.
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Images for kids
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NGC 488 (SDSS)
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NGC 488 by 2MASS
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Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 488
See also
In Spanish: NGC 488 para niños
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