NGC 2178

NGC 2178 is an elliptical galaxy in the Pictor constellation.^[4] The galaxy was first discovered in 1835 by astronomer John Herschel.^[5]

ConstellationPictor

Right ascension06^h 02^m 47,5^s[1]

Declination−63° 45′ 50″^[1]

Distance370 million LY^[2]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000.0 epoch), Constellation ...

NGC 2178
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Constellation	Pictor
Right ascension	06h 02m 47,5s[1]
Declination	−63° 45′ 50″[1]
Distance	370 million LY[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)	13.65[3]

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