NGC2280 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , NGC2280 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 5° below the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC2280
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 06h44m [4] |
| Declination: | −27°38' [4] |
| Constellation: | Canis Major |
| Magnitude: | 11.12 (V) [2] 11.06 (B) [2] 9.15 (J) [2] 8.50 (H) [2] 8.26 (K) [2] |
| Angular dimensions: | 6.5 arcmin x 2.8 arcmin |
| Position angle: | Major axis 164.0°E of N |
| Hubble type: | Sc |
| Distance: | 24.6 Mpc 80.2 Mlyr [1] |
| B-V Color (mag): | -0.06 |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -20.83 |
Sources