Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Pisces (Psc)  ·  Contains:  HD8347  ·  IC 1682  ·  IC 1685  ·  IC 1687  ·  IC 1689  ·  IC 1690  ·  IC 1692  ·  NGC 494  ·  NGC 495  ·  NGC 496  ·  NGC 498  ·  NGC 499  ·  NGC 501  ·  NGC 503  ·  NGC 504  ·  NGC 507  ·  NGC 508  ·  NGC 510  ·  NGC 515  ·  NGC 517
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NGC 507 Group

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NGC 507 Group

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Nestled within the vast expanse of our universe lies the NGC 507 Group, a cosmic congregation of galaxies dancing through the depths of space. Named after its prominent member, the spiral galaxy NGC 507, this celestial assembly comprises several galaxies bound together by gravity's gentle embrace.While NGC 507 is the star of the show, it shares its cosmic stage with a handful of companions. Galaxies like NGC 499, NGC 509, and IC 1689 join this stellar ensemble, contributing their unique characteristics to the cosmic tapestry. Each member of the NGC 507 Group brings its distinct shape, size, and stellar population, enriching our understanding of galactic diversity within this cosmic ensemble.

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NGC 507 Group, Indy Backyard Astro