NGC 2280

Galaxy Good (48/100)

Spiral

NGC 2280 Galaxy Canis Major (CMa) Visible Level 5 Expert level - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 12.0

Angular Size 6.5′ × 2.8′

Position Angle 164°

Distance 89.02 million ly

Galaxy Type Spiral (Sc)

Description

pF, pL, lE, gbM

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 44m 48.0s

Dec -27° 37' 60.0"

Constellation Canis Major (CMa)

Catalog NGC 2280

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2280 · 6.5′×2.8′ · N up, E left

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