NGC 7331 (C 30)
NGC 7331 (C 30) is a galaxy in the constellation Pegasus, magnitude 9.4, 9.3′ × 3.8′ across.
A bright spiral in Pegasus often likened to the Milky Way. A few faint background galaxies nearby form the 'Deer Lick Group', and Stephan's Quintet lies half a degree away.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around October, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in August). It can be seen from everywhere north of 56°S and never sets north of 56°N.
At its highest it stands 74° up from 50°N, 89° up from 35°N, 56° up from the equator, 21° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Pegasus
- Designations
- C 30
- Magnitude
- 9.4
- Apparent size
- 9.3′ × 3.8′
- Position
- RA 22h 37.1m, Dec +34° 25′ (J2000)
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