| NGC 2263 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 2263 captured by Pan-STARRS | |
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Right ascension | 06h 38m 28.8s |
| Declination | −24° 50′ 55″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 12.1 |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | (R)SB(r)ab |
| Apparent size (V) | 2′.6 × 1′.6 |
| Other designations | |
| ESO 490-25, MCG -04-16-015, PGC 19339 | |
An image of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 2263.NGC 2263 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canis Major. It was discovered by the British astronomer John Herschel on January 20, 1835.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2450 - 2499". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-12-24.
- ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2250 - 2299". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2026-02-27.