Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda
NGC 679 is an elliptical or a lenticular galaxy located 210 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. The galaxy was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on September 13, 1784 and is a member of Abell 262.
It is also a radio galaxy.
Dust Disk.
NGC 679 hosts a nearly face-on disk of dust with a diameter of ~.
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