NGC2296 (Galaxy)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , NGC2296 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:55 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 38° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:54.

Name NGC2296
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:06h48m [1]
Declination:−16°54' [1]
Constellation:Canis Major
Magnitude:13.00 (B) [1]
Hubble type:E

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