NGC 564
| NGC 564 | |
|---|---|
SDSS image of NGC 564 | |
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 01h 27m 47s[1] |
| Declination | −01° 52′ 45″[1] |
| Surface brightness | 23.55 mag/arcsec2[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E[1] |
NGC 564 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is about 270 million light-years away. It was discovered by William Herschel on October 1, 1785.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "NGC 564 - Elliptical Galaxy in Cetus". Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 550 - 599". Retrieved 30 November 2025.
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