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NGC 664 (also IRAS 01411+0358, MCG 1-5-29, UGC 1210 and PGC 6359) is a magnitude +12.8 spiral galaxy located 249 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces.

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflecting telescope at Windsor Road, Slough on the 24th September 1830. 

Right Ascension 01h 43m 45.9s, Declination +04° 13' 21"

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