NGC 735

NGC 735 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 220 million light-years away in the constellation Triangulum. It is classified as a Sc spiral galaxy, indicating it has loosely wound spiral arms and a relatively small central bulge.

NGC 735 is a member of the galaxy cluster Abell 262, which is a rich cluster containing many other galaxies. The gravitational interactions between galaxies within Abell 262 can influence the morphology and evolution of galaxies like NGC 735.

The galaxy was discovered on December 13, 1850, by Irish astronomer Bindon Blood Stoney, who was assisting William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, at Birr Castle in Ireland.

Further research involving NGC 735 focuses on its star formation rate, gas content, and interaction with the intracluster medium of Abell 262. These studies help astronomers understand the processes that shape galaxies in dense cluster environments.