NGC 2841

NGC 2841 is a galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major, magnitude 10.2, 6.9′ × 3.3′ across.

A 10.2-magnitude barred spiral galaxy (SBb) in Ursa Major, about 6.9′ × 3.3′.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around March, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in February). It can be seen from everywhere north of 39°S and never sets north of 39°N.

At its highest it stands 89° up from 50°N, 74° up from 35°N, 39° up from the equator, 4° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Galaxy

Constellation

Ursa Major

Designations

NGC 2841

Magnitude

10.2

Apparent size

6.9′ × 3.3′

Position

RA 9h 22.0m, Dec +50° 59′ (J2000)

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