Galaxy
NGC 7331
Spiral galaxy · C30 · NGC 7331
Spiral galaxy in Pegasus
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NGC 7331, also known as Caldwell 30, is an unbarred spiral galaxy about 13.427 megaparsecs away in the constellation Pegasus. It was discovered by William Herschel on 6 September 1784.
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Key facts
Distance
~47 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+9.5
Apparent size
9.3′ × 3.8′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
C30 · NGC 7331
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 30 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 7331.
- Found in the constellation Pegasus.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
