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NGC 2595 (also UGC 4422, IRAS08247 2138, MCG 4-20-62, 3ZW 59, GWT 119.109, 21.0182 NPM1G or PGC 23725) is a magnitude +12.3 barred spiral galaxy located 199 million light-years away in the constellation Cancer.

The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 11th January 1787.

Right Ascension 08h 27m 41.9s, Declination +21° 28' 46"



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