NGC 7051 is a barred spiral galaxy located about 100 million light-years away in the constellation of Aquarius. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on July 30, 1827. On June 18, 2002 a type II supernova designated as SN 2002dq was discovered in NGC 7051. See also NGC 7042 References External links Barred spiral galaxies Aquarius (constellation) 7051 66566 Astronomical objects discovered in 1827