When is the best time to observe NGC 2267?

NGC 2267 is best observed from November through January, with peak visibility during December when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is NGC 2267 located in the sky?

NGC 2267 lies in the constellation Canis Major at right ascension 06h 41m and declination -32° 29′.

What telescope do I need to see NGC 2267?

At magnitude 14.0, NGC 2267 is a challenging target that needs at least an 8-inch (200 mm) telescope and dark skies.

NGC 2267 — Galaxy in Canis Major

Galaxy Fair (24/100)

Lenticular

Magnitude 14.0^m Galaxy Canis Major (CMa) Visible

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1Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 1.7′ × 1.4′

Position Angle 110°

Distance 72.18 million ly

Galaxy Type Lenticular (S0)

Description

two neb close together

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 40m 51.7s

Dec -32° 28' 56.3"

Constellation Canis Major (CMa)

Catalog NGC 2267

2How easy to spot?

Telescope	Bortle 3	Bortle 4	Bortle 5
80 mm refractor 80mm refr.	V. hard	V. hard	V. hard
150 mm Newton 150mm Newt.	Hard	V. hard+	V. hard+
Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm	Hard	Hard	V. hard+

Easy Medium Hard Very hard Impossible

Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs

Medium on Seestar S50

3Visibility

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Best season Nov – Jan (peak: Dec)

4 Eyepiece View

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125x TFOV: 0.4° Lim. mag: 13.6

Seeing Bortle

NGC 2267 · 1.7′×1.4′ · N up, E left

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8 Inclination & True Shape

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