NGC 298

NGC 298
NGC 298 with neighboring galaxy NGC 297
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Cetus
Right ascension	00h 55m 02.3s[1]
Declination	−07° 19′ 59″[1]
Redshift	0.005847[1]
Helio radial velocity	1,753 km/s
Apparent magnitude (V)	14.52[1]
Characteristics
Type	Scd[1]
Apparent size (V)	1.7' × 0.4'[1]
Other designations
MCG -01-03-033, 2MASX J00550234-0719591, IRAS F00525-0736, 6dF J0055024-071959, PGC 3055.[1]

NGC 298 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on September 27, 1864 by Albert Marth.^[2] NGC 298 is situated close to the celestial equator and, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year. NGC 298 is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom Given its B magnitude of 14.7, NGC 298 is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 20 inches (500 millimetre) or more.^[3]

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External links[]

• Media related to NGC 298 at Wikimedia Commons

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