NGC 258

NGC 258
SDSS image of NGC 258
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationAndromeda
Right ascension00h 48m 12.772s
Declination+27° 39′ 25.76″
Apparent magnitude (B)15
Characteristics
TypeS0
Apparent size (V)0.65′ × 0.55′
Other designations
MCG+04-03-005, PGC 2829

NGC 258 is a lenticular galaxy located in the constellation Andromeda. It was discovered by George Stoner in 1848.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "NGC 258". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 250 - 299". cseligman.com. Retrieved 12 February 2017.