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NGC 233

Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda

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NGC 233 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered on September 11, 1784, by William Herschel.

One supernova has been observed in NGC 233: SN 2021abzd (type Ia-91bg-like, mag. 17.3).

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