Galaxy NGC 7217

History
The galaxy NGC 7217 was discovered on September 7, 1784 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel with his 18.7 inch reflecting telescope. [277]
Physical Properties
It is a galaxy of morphological type (R)SA(r)ab with a LINER-type active core. Distance specifications range from 16 Mpc to 18.4 Mpc. [145]
Designations | PGC 68096: NGC 7217, UGC 11914, MCG 5-52-1, CGCG 494-2, IRAS 22056+3106, KARA 947 |
Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 22h 07m 52.1s |
Declination (J2000.0) | +31° 21' 35" |
Morphological Type | S |
Dimensions | 4.0' x 3.4' |
Visual Magnitude | 11.0 mag |
Radial Velocity (HRV) | 946 km/s |
Position Angle | 95° |
Finder Chart
The galaxy NGC 7217 is located in the constellation Pegasus. The best observation time is June to November, when it is highest at night.
