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NGC 282

Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Pisces

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NGC 282 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered on October 13, 1879 by Édouard Stephan.

NGC 282 (SDSS)
NGC 282 (SDSS)
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