Description

NGC404 (Mirach’s Ghost) is a small lenticular galaxy which is visible near the star Mirach in the constellation Andromeda.
NGC 404 is the nearest example of a lenticular galaxy

The small galaxy lies at a distance of 10.3 million light years, while the star Mirach (Beta Andromedae) lies at a distance of only 200 light years.

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Name NGC404 – Mirach’s Ghost
Type Lenticular galaxy
Constellation Andromeda
Right ascension 01h 09m 27s
Declination +35° 43′ 04″
Distance 10.3 Mly
Other designations UGC718, PGC4126