Astronomy:NGC 2178

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NGC 2178
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationPictor
Right ascension 06h 02m 47,5s[1]
Declination−63° 45′ 50″[1]
Distance370 million LY[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)13.65[3]

NGC 2178 is an elliptical galaxy in the Pictor constellation.[4] The galaxy was first discovered in 1835 by astronomer John Herschel.[5]

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