NGC 2340

Galaxy Modest (16/100)

Elliptical

NGC 2340 Galaxy Lynx (Lyn) Visible Level 6 Professional/Research - Dark skies recommended

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Properties

Magnitude 14.0

Angular Size 3.2′ × 1.6′

Position Angle 71°

Distance 277.27 million ly

Galaxy Type Elliptical (E)

Description

pF, S, R, glbM, r

Position & Identifiers

RA 07h 11m 00.0s

Dec +50° 10' 00.0"

Constellation Lynx (Lyn)

Catalog NGC 2340

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200x TFOV: 0.2° Lim. mag: 14.2

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NGC 2340 · 3.2′×1.6′ · N up, E left

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