Astronomy:NGC 2809
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| NGC 2807 | |
|---|---|
Image of NGC 2807 (center) with neighboring galaxies | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Right ascension | 9h 18m 33s |
| Declination | +19° 57′ 43″ |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Lenticular |
NGC 2809 is a lenticular galaxy located around 390 million light years from Earth in the constellation of Cancer.[1][2]
It is situated close to the celestial equator thus making NGC 2809 at least particularly visible on both hemispheres during certain times of the year.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NGC 2809 - Lenticular Galaxy in Cancer | TheSkyLive". https://theskylive.com/sky/deepsky/ngc2809-object.
- ↑ Guide, Universe (February 7, 2025). "NGC 2809 Galaxy (UGC 4910) Facts & Distance" (in en-US). https://www.universeguide.com/galaxy/.
