NGC 321

NGC 321 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus.

NGC 321
SDSS image of NGC 321
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCetus
Right ascension 00h 57m 39,2s
Declination−05° 05 09
Redshift0.01888
Apparent magnitude (V)15

It was discovered on September 27, 1864, by the astronomer Albert Marth.

It was the location of the planet Eminiar VII in the original series Star Trek episode "A Taste of Armageddon" (where it was incorrectly identified as a star cluster).

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