NGC 163

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NGC 163 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Cetus, which was found by William Herschel since 1890. It has been found in a faint object but when seeing using an optical telescope was an elliptical galaxy that ranges up to 13 magnitude.

Characteristics[edit]

NGC 163 is known for its unique appearance when viewing in the telescope. This galaxy is one of the well-known galaxies whose magnitude is similar to the others.