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NGC 408

Star in the constellation Pisces

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NGC 408 is a star located in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered on October 22, 1867, by Herman Schultz. It was described by Dreyer as "very faint, very small, (WH) II 220 eight seconds of time to east.", WH II 220 being NGC 410.

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