NGC2256 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Fairfield , NGC2256 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
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Name
NGC2256
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 06h47m [3] |
| Declination: | +74°14' [3] |
| Constellation: | Camelopardalis |
| Magnitude: | 13.94 (B) [1] 9.67 (J) [1] 8.90 (H) [1] 8.67 (K) [1] |
| Hubble type: | E-S0 |
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