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NGC 442

NGC 442 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is estimated to be approximately 200 million light-years away from Earth.

NGC 442 is classified as a type Sb galaxy, indicating it is a spiral galaxy with moderately tightly wound spiral arms. It exhibits a prominent central bulge and a relatively smooth disk.

Although not particularly bright or well-known compared to some other galaxies, NGC 442 has been studied by astronomers examining the distribution of galaxies in its region of the sky and for understanding the properties of spiral galaxies in general. Further detailed observations of NGC 442, especially using advanced telescopes, would be needed to determine more about its specific characteristics, such as its star formation rate, the presence of any active galactic nucleus (AGN), and its chemical composition.