NGC 459

NGC 459 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 400 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces. It was discovered on October 15, 1784, by William Herschel. It's classified as a Seyfert 2 galaxy, indicating that it has an active galactic nucleus (AGN). This means that the center of the galaxy contains a supermassive black hole that is actively accreting matter, resulting in the emission of significant amounts of radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum.

Key characteristics of NGC 459 include its spiral morphology, indicative of ongoing star formation and galactic evolution. Further studies have focused on analyzing the properties of its active galactic nucleus and its impact on the surrounding interstellar medium. Its red shift indicates that it is moving away from us as part of the general expansion of the universe.