NGC 448

NGC 448 is a lenticular galaxy located approximately 85 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. It was discovered on October 23, 1864, by Albert Marth.

NGC 448 is classified as type SB0-a, indicating it is a barred lenticular galaxy. Lenticular galaxies are intermediate between spiral and elliptical galaxies, possessing a disk-like structure but lacking prominent spiral arms. The "SB" prefix denotes the presence of a central bar structure. The "-a" suffix suggests a tightly wound or indistinct spiral arm pattern.

The galaxy's apparent magnitude is around 13.0, making it a faint object requiring a telescope to observe. Its size on the sky is relatively small.

While NGC 448 is the primary object designated by that designation, it's important to note that observations and data regarding distant galaxies are constantly being refined and updated. Astronomical databases such as the NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database (NED) and SIMBAD provide more detailed information about NGC 448, including its redshift, distance estimates, and morphological characteristics.