NGC 72 (Arp 113, MCG 5-1-69, UGC 176 and PGC 1204) is a magnitude +13.5 spiral galaxy located 334 million light-years in the constellation of Andromeda.
The galaxy was discovered by R. J. Mitchell, astronomical assistant to William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, using a 182.88 cm (72 inch) speculum reflector at Birr Castle on the 7th October 1855.
Right Ascension 00h 18m 28.4s, Declination +30° 02' 26"
