NGC 2300
Galaxy in the constellation Cepheus / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NGC 2300 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Cepheus.[4] It was discovered in 1871 by French astronomer Alphonse Borrelly using an 18 cm telescope.[3]
Quick Facts Constellation, Right ascension ...
NGC 2300 | |
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Observation data (J2000[1] epoch) | |
Constellation | Cepheus |
Right ascension | 07h 32m 20.5s[1] |
Declination | +85° 42′ 31.9″[1] |
Redshift | 0.00641[1] |
Heliocentric radial velocity | 1,917 km/s[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 10.76[2] |
Absolute magnitude (V) | −22.0[2] |
Characteristics | |
Type | SA00[2] |
Other designations | |
PGC 21231, APG 114, UGC 3798, MCG +14-04-031, 2MASS J07322048+8542319[3][1] |
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