NGC 7659

NGC 7659
Observation data
ConstellationPegasus
Right ascension23h 27m 14s
Declination+14° 21′ 10″
Characteristics
TypeLenticular galaxy
References: [1]

NGC 7659 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Pegasus about 173 million light-years away from Earth. It was discovered on October 16, 1784 by the astronomer William Herschel.[2]

References

  1. ^ "NGC 7659 - Lenticular Galaxy in Pegasus". Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  2. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 7650 - 7699". Retrieved 28 December 2025.
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