NGC 700 explained
| NGC 700 |
| Upright: | 1.15 |
| Constellation Name: | Andromeda |
| Epoch: | J2000 |
| Type: | S0?[1] |
| Dist Ly: | 60Mpc |
| Z: | 0.015264 |
| H Radial V: | 4576 km/s |
| Group Cluster: | Abell 262 |
| Appmag V: | 15.16 |
| Size V: | 0.9 x 0.7 |
| Size: | ~17kpc (estimated) |
| Names: | CGCG 522-30, PGC 6928 |
NGC 700 is a lenticular galaxy located 200 million light-years away[2] in the constellation Andromeda. NGC 700 was discovered by astronomer Bindon Stoney on October 28, 1850.[3] It is also a member of Abell 262.[4] [5]
The galaxy PGC 6924 is often misidentified as NGC 700.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database . Results for NGC 700 . 2018-11-21.
- Web site: Your NED Search Results. ned.ipac.caltech.edu. 2018-11-21.
- Web site: New General Catalog Objects: NGC 700 - 749. cseligman.com. en-US. 2018-11-21.
- Web site: Detailed Object Classifications. ned.ipac.caltech.edu. 2018-11-21.
- M.. Garcia, A.. July 1993. General study of group membership. II - Determination of nearby groups. Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series. en. 100. 47. 0365-0138. 1993A&AS..100...47G.
