NGC 1596

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NGC 1596 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Dorado. The galaxy lies about 55 million light years away from Earth, which means, given its apparent dimensions, that NGC 1596 is approximately 55,000 light years across. It was discovered by John Herschel on December 5, 1834. It is a member of the Dorado Group.

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