NGC 206

4.2 '× 4.2 '

2.5 MLJ

Andromeda Galaxy

F. W. Herschel

October 17, 1786

NGC 206 h • 45 • H • 5:36 GC 116

NGC 206 is a very large stellar association in our neighboring galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy, and is about 2.5 million light -years away from Earth. NGC 206 was discovered on 17 October 1786 by the German - British astronomer William Herschel.

Andromeda (constellation) Declination Light-year New General Catalogue List of NGC objects NGC 185 NGC 188 NGC 189 NGC 210 NGC 225
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