NGC 895

NGC 895 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Cetus. It is estimated to be approximately 145 million light-years away from Earth. It was discovered on November 18, 1784, by William Herschel.

NGC 895 is a relatively small galaxy with a moderate amount of star formation activity. It is part of the NGC 895 Group, a small group of galaxies that also includes NGC 899. Its morphological classification is SB(s)c, indicating a barred spiral galaxy with loosely wound spiral arms and a weakly defined ring structure. The 'c' designation implies that the arms are relatively fragmented.

The galaxy's apparent magnitude is around 13, making it a challenging object to observe with small telescopes. Larger telescopes are required to discern its detailed features, such as its spiral arms and bar structure. Studies of NGC 895 contribute to our understanding of galaxy evolution and the distribution of galaxies in the local universe.