NGC2283 (Galaxy)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , NGC2283 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 0° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
NGC2283
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Object type
Galaxy
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Position
| Right ascension: | 06h45m [2] |
| Declination: | −18°12' [2] |
| Constellation: | Canis Major |
| Magnitude: | 12.95 (B) [2] |
| Angular dimensions: | 2.8 arcmin x 2.0 arcmin |
| Position angle: | Major axis 178.0°E of N |
| Hubble type: | Sc |
| Distance: | 9.9 Mpc 32.3 Mlyr [1] |
Derived quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -17.03 |