NGC 45
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NGC 45 is a barred spiral galaxy
in the constellation of Cetus
. It was discovered on 11 November 1835 by the English astronomer John Herschel
. In the sky, it is located near the magnitude 6.8 star HD 941.
Barred spiral galaxy
A barred spiral galaxy is a spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure composed of stars. Bars are found in approximately two-thirds of all spiral galaxies...
in the constellation of Cetus
Cetus
Cetus is a constellation. Its name refers to Cetus, a sea monster in Greek mythology, although it is often called 'the whale' today. Cetus is located in the region of the sky that contains other water-related constellations such as Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus.-Ecliptic:Although Cetus is not...
. It was discovered on 11 November 1835 by the English astronomer John Herschel
John Herschel
Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet KH, FRS ,was an English mathematician, astronomer, chemist, and experimental photographer/inventor, who in some years also did valuable botanical work...
. In the sky, it is located near the magnitude 6.8 star HD 941.