Astronomy:NGC 2809

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NGC 2807
Image of NGC 2807 (center) with neighboring galaxies
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCancer
Right ascension 9h 18m 33s
Declination+19° 57′ 43″
Characteristics
TypeLenticular

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

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