NGC 800 explained

NGC 800
Epoch:	J2000
Constellation Name:	Cetus^[1]
Ra:	^[2]
Z:	0.019900
H Radial V:	5966
Dist Ly:	300 million ly
Type:	SA(rs)c
Appmag B:	14.7
Size V:	1.04 × 0.68^[3]
Names:	KPG 52a, MCG+00-06-024, Z 387-28, 6dFGS gJ020211.8-000750, PGC 7740, UGC 1526

NGC 800, also called UGC 1526 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Cetus. It was first observed by the American astronomer Lewis Swift in 1885.^[1]

Notes and References

1. News: The calm before the storm. 13 August 2013. ESO Picture of the Week.
2. Web site: Search Results for NGC 800. Astronomical Database. SIMBAD.
3. Web site: NED results for object NGC 0800*. Extragalactic Database. NED. 13 August 2013.