Galaxy
NGC 247
Spiral galaxy · C62 · NGC 247
Spiral galaxy in Cetus
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NGC 247 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. Its distance has been computed to be 11.02 ± 0.20 Mly (3.38 ± 0.06 Mpc) by using near-infrared photometry of Cepheid variables. The galaxy had previously been estimated to be about 12.2 Mly distant. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 20 October 1784.
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Key facts
Distance
~6.8 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+8.9
Apparent size
19.7′ × 5.5′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
C62 · NGC 247
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 62 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 247.
- Found in the constellation Cetus.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
