* Astronomy

NGC 69 (Arp 113, MCG 5-1-66 and PGC 1191) is a magnitude +14.7 lenticular galaxy located 307 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 20.4s, Declination +30° 02' 26"

It is a member of the NGC 68 group.
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