NGC2256 (Galaxy)

Image of NGC2256
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , NGC2256 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.

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Name NGC2256
Object type Galaxy
Other names
NGC 2256[1]
UGC 3519[2]
PGC 19602[3]
Position
Right ascension:06h47m [3]
Declination:+74°14' [3]
Constellation:Camelopardalis
Magnitude:13.94 (B) [1]
9.67 (J) [1]
8.90 (H) [1]
8.67 (K) [1]
Hubble type:E-S0
Visibility from Fairfield

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41.14°N
73.26°W
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