NGC 16
Galaxy in the constellation Pegasus
NGC 16 is a lenticular galaxy located in the Pegasus constellation. It was discovered on September 8, 1784, by William Herschel.
In the Webb Society Deep-Sky Observer's Handbook, the visual appearance of NGC 16 is described as follows:
Round, with a slightly brighter centre; the outer nebulosity is of uniform surface brightness.
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Images, from Wikimedia Commons:
- NGC16 - SDSS DR14.jpg by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, CC BY 4.0
- NGC 0016 2MASS.jpg by Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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