NGC 2844
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NGC 2844 is an unbarred spiral galaxy in Lynx. It is classified as a type SAa galaxy.[2] It is visually similar to the galaxy Messier 64.
| NGC 2844 | |
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| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Right ascension | 09h 23m 25s |
| Declination | +40° 02′ 24″ |
| Distance | 66,000,000 LY |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.6 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Unbarred spiral galaxy |
| Apparent size (V) | 1.77' x 0.82' |
| Other designations | |
| IRAS F09186+4021, LEDA 26501, PGC 26501, UGC 4971[1] | |
The galaxy was discovered on March 18, 1787, by William Herschel. He described it as "considerably faint, considerably small".[3]