NGC 14

NGC 14 is an irregular galaxy located in the constellation Pegasus. It is estimated to be approximately 280 million light-years from Earth. It was discovered on September 18, 1786, by William Herschel.

NGC 14 is classified as an IBm galaxy, indicating an irregular galaxy of Magellanic type. These galaxies are characterized by their asymmetric shape and lack of a well-defined spiral or elliptical structure. They often contain significant amounts of gas and dust, and exhibit ongoing star formation.

Although relatively faint, NGC 14 is still of interest to astronomers studying galaxy evolution and the distribution of matter in the universe. Its irregular shape suggests it may have undergone gravitational interactions with other galaxies in the past, possibly leading to its distorted form. Further observations are needed to fully understand the formation and history of this galaxy.