NGC2490 (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 , NGC2490 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 16° from it.

Name NGC2490
Object type Galaxy
Position
Right ascension:07h59m [1]
Declination:+27°04' [1]
Constellation:Gemini
Magnitude:15.09 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:0.6 arcmin x 0.5 arcmin
Position angle:Major axis 23.0°E of N
Hubble type:E-S0

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