NGC 2263

NGC 2263 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canis Major. It was discovered by the British astronomer John Herschel on January 20, 1835.^[1][2]

ConstellationCanis Major

Right ascension06^h 38^m 28.8^s

Declination−24° 50′ 55″

Apparent magnitude(V)12.1

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NGC 2263
NGC 2263 captured by Pan-STARRS
Observation data
Constellation	Canis Major
Right ascension	06h 38m 28.8s
Declination	−24° 50′ 55″
Apparent magnitude (V)	12.1
Characteristics
Type	(R)SB(r)ab
Apparent size (V)	2′.6 × 1′.6
Other designations
ESO 490-25, MCG -04-16-015, PGC 19339

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