The galaxy NGC 2280

From Fairfield , NGC 2280 is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 21° above the horizon.
Name
NGC 2280
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Object Type
Galaxy
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Constellation: | Canis Major |
Magnitude: | 11.13 (B) [2] 9.15 (J) [2] 8.50 (H) [2] 8.26 (K) [2] |
Hubble type: | Sc |
Right ascension: | 06h44m [2] |
Declination: | -27°38' [2] |
Distance: | 24.6 Mpc 80.2 Mlyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -20.82 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.