Astronomy:NGC 7087

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Short description: Galaxy in the constellation of Grus
NGC 7087
The galaxy NGC 7087 (middle bottom) and other galaxies
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationGrus
Right ascension 21h 34m 33.5s[1]
Declination−40° 49′ 07″[1]
Redshift0.016968[1]
Helio radial velocity5,087 km/s[1]
Distance216.6 Mly
Apparent magnitude (V)13.72 [1]
Characteristics
TypeSB(s)ab[1]
Apparent size (V)1.1' x 0.6'[1]
Other designations
ESO 343-8, AM 2131-410, IRAS 21314-4102, MCG -7-44-25, PGC 66988[1]

NGC 7087 is a barred spiral galaxy located about 215 million light-years away[2] in the constellation of Grus.[3] NGC 7087 was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on September 4, 1834.[4]

NGC 7087 is a member of a group of galaxies known as the NGC 7087 group. [5]

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