NGC 239

NGC 239
SDSS image of NGC 239
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension00h 44m 37.5s
Declination−03° 45′ 33″
Redshift0.012632
Apparent magnitude (V)14.21
Characteristics
TypeSab
Apparent size (V)1.0' × 0.5'
Other designations
MCG -01-03-007, 2MASX J00443751-0345332, 2MASXi J0044374-034533, IRAS 00420-0401, F00420-0402, 6dF J0044375-034533, PGC 2642.

NGC 239 (also known as the Bafanasev Galaxy) is a grand design spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered in 1886 by Francis Leavenworth.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 0239. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  2. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: Bananasev Galaxy". Cseligman. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 200 - 249". Cseligman. Retrieved September 19, 2016.