NGC 822 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Phoenix. It is estimated to be about 233 million light-years from the Milky Way and has a diameter of approximately 80,000 light-years. NGC 822 was discovered on September 5, 1834, by astronomer John Herschel.
NGC 822 is a member of the NGC 822 group (also known as LGG 50), which contains three galaxies, including NGC 862 and ESO 298-8.
See also List of NGC objects (1–1000)
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