NGC 2403 (C 7)
NGC 2403 (C 7) is a galaxy in the constellation Camelopardalis, magnitude 8.4, 20′ × 10′ across.
A bright spiral in Camelopardalis, about 8 million light-years away in the M81 group; medium telescopes show an oval glow with mottled detail.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around February, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in January). It can be seen from everywhere north of 24°S and never sets north of 24°N.
At its highest it stands 74° up from 50°N, 59° up from 35°N, 24° up from the equator, below the horizon from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Galaxy
- Constellation
- Camelopardalis
- Designations
- C 7
- Magnitude
- 8.4
- Apparent size
- 20′ × 10′
- Position
- RA 7h 36.9m, Dec +65° 36′ (J2000)
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