M74 Group
Small group of galaxies in the constellation of Pisces / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The M74 Group (also known as the NGC 628 Group) is a small group of galaxies in the constellation Pisces. The face-on spiral galaxy M74 (NGC 628) is the brightest galaxy within the group. Other members include the peculiar spiral galaxy NGC 660 and several smaller irregular galaxies .[1][2][3] The M74 Group is one of many galaxy groups that lie within the Virgo Supercluster.[4][5]
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M74 Group | |
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Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
Constellation(s) | Pisces |
Right ascension | 01h 43m [1][2] |
Declination | +14° 22′[1][2] |
Brightest member | Messier 74[2] |
Number of galaxies | 5-7[1][2][3] |
Other designations | |
NGC 628 Group, LGG 29,[1] NOGG H 94,[2] NOGG P1 84,[2] NOGG P2 87[2] | |
See also: Galaxy group, Galaxy cluster, List of galaxy groups and clusters |
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