Galaxies in Pisces
NGC 507 is an elliptical galaxy that appears as a featureless circular patch with a brighter center in a typical backyard telescope. The area of sky within a 1/4 degree radius around NGC 507 contains at least a dozen galaxies that are within the range of large amateur telescopes. 13 NGC galaxies and 5 IC galaxies are identified in the image. They exhibit a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
NGC 507:
| Magnitude | 11.6 |
| Apparent Size | 2.5' x 1.7' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 220 million |
| Right Ascension | 01:23.7 |
| Declination | +33 15 |
| Field of View | 40' x 27' |
Image details: 240 exposures of 120 seconds each (8 hours total), taken with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/5.6.
January 2026