NGC 2503
Galaxy in the constellation Cancer
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NGC 2503 is an isolated spiral galaxy[2] approximately 254 million light-years away[3] in the constellation Cancer.[4] The galaxy was discovered on February 17, 1865 by astronomer Albert Marth.[5][6]
Right ascension8h 00m 36.7s[1]
Declination22° 24′ 00″[1]
| NGC 2503 | |
|---|---|
Spiral galaxy NGC 2503 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Right ascension | 8h 00m 36.7s[1] |
| Declination | 22° 24′ 00″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.018366/5506 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 254,300,000 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 14.4 [1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | SAB(rs)bc[1] |
| Size | ~87,630 ly (estimated)[1] |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.07 × 0.98 [1] |
| Other designations | |
| CGCG 118-41, KARA 222, MCG 4-19-19, PGC 22453, UGC 4158 [1] | |
