NGC 508 facts for kids
NGC 508 is a type of galaxy called an elliptical galaxy. It is found in the Pisces constellation, which is a group of stars that form a pattern in the night sky. This galaxy is very far away from our own galaxy, the Milky Way. It's about 253 million light-years from us.
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What is NGC 508?
NGC 508 is a galaxy, which is a huge collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter. It's an elliptical galaxy, meaning it has a smooth, oval shape, a bit like a football or an egg. These galaxies usually have older stars and not much new star formation happening.
Where is NGC 508 located?
This galaxy is located in the constellation of Pisces. Pisces is one of the 12 zodiac constellations. You can see it in the night sky, though NGC 508 itself is too faint to see without a powerful telescope.
How far away is NGC 508?
NGC 508 is incredibly far away. When we say it's 253 million light-years away, it means the light we see from it today started its journey 253 million years ago. That's how long it took for its light to reach Earth!
Who discovered NGC 508?
NGC 508 was discovered by a famous astronomer named William Herschel. He found it in 1784. William Herschel discovered many objects in space, including other galaxies and even the planet Uranus.
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In Spanish: NGC 508 para niños
