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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 247 (Herschel 9)

NGC 247 (Herschel 9) is a galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. NGC 247 is best viewed during Winter, is magnitude 8.9, and can be viewed with binoculars.

NGC 247 is also listed in the Caldwell Catalog as C62.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 9
      1. NGC:
      2. 247
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. galaxy
      1. Caldwell reference:
      2. C62
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 8.9
      1. Season:
      2. Winter
      1. RA:
      2. 0h 47.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. -20° 46'

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