NGC2271 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From Cambridge , NGC2271 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 20° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC2271
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 06h42m [2] |
| Declination: | −23°28' [2] |
| Constellation: | Canis Major |
| Magnitude: | 13.18 (B) [2] 9.69 (J) [2] 8.95 (H) [2] 8.68 (K) [2] |
| Hubble type: | E-S0 |
| Distance: | 31.8 Mpc 103.7 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -19.33 |