Constellation Cetus | ||
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NGC 163 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Cetus, which was found by William Herschel since 1890. It has been found in a faint object but when seeing using an optical telescope was an elliptical galaxy that ranges up to 13 magnitude.
Characteristics
NGC 163 is known for its unique appearance when viewing in the telescope. This galaxy is one of the well-known galaxies whose magnitude is similar to the others.
References
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