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NGC 645

Galaxy in the constellation Perseus

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NGC 645 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Pisces. It is estimated to be 112 million light-years from the Milky Way and has a diameter of approximately 115,000 light years. The object was discovered on October 27, 1864, by astronomer Albert Marth.

NGC 645 (SDSS)
NGC 645 (SDSS)
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