IC2171 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , IC2171 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 11° above the horizon at dawn.
Name
IC2171
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
Right ascension: | 06h44m [2] |
Declination: | −17°55' [2] |
Constellation: | Canis Major |
Magnitude: | 15.19 (B) [2] |
Hubble type: | IB |
Distance: | 11.0 Mpc 35.9 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V): | -15.02 |