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| NGC 7626 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 7626 as observed by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Right ascension | 23h 20m 42.5s |
| Declination | +08° 13′ 01″ |
| Redshift | 0.011358 |
| Distance | ~160 million |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | E |
| Apparent size (V) | 2.6′ × 1.8′ |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 12499, PGC 71019 | |
NGC 7626 is an elliptical galaxy located in the constellation Pegasus. It was discovered on September 26, 1785, by the German-British astronomer William Herschel.[1]
The galaxy lies at a distance of approximately 160 million light-years from the Milky Way, based on its redshift. NGC 7626 is classified as a normal elliptical galaxy and is a prominent member of the Pegasus I Group, a small galaxy group dominated by early-type galaxies.[2]
NGC 7626 has been studied in multiple wavelengths, including optical and X-ray observations, which indicate the presence of hot gas typical of massive elliptical galaxies in group environments.[3]
The galaxy is listed in several major astronomical catalogues, including the New General Catalogue, the Uppsala General Catalogue (UGC 12499), and the Principal Galaxies Catalogue (PGC 71019).[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 7600–7649". Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ↑ Huchra, John P. (1982). "Groups of galaxies. I – Nearby groups". Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. 48: 463–492. doi:10.1086/190785.
- ↑ O'Sullivan, E. (2001). "A catalogue and analysis of X-ray luminosities of early-type galaxies". Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 328 (2): 461–484. arXiv:astro-ph/0108181. doi:10.1046/j.1365-8711.2001.04890.x.
- ↑ "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database: NGC 7626". Retrieved 13 December 2025.