NGC 7053

NGC 7053 is a spiral galaxy located about 200 million light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus. It was discovered by astronomer Albert Marth on September 2, 1863. It was then rediscovered by astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest on October 8, 1865.

Tow supernovae have been observed in NGC 7053. On 4 June 2003, SN 2003ep (type Ia, mag. 15.7) was discovered. On 28 July 2022, SN 2022pux (type II, mag. 17.9) was discovered.Transient Name Server entry for SN 2022pux. Retrieved 24 March 2023.