NGC 2809

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NGC 2807
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Image of NGC 2807 (center) with neighboring galaxies
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Cancer
Right ascension 9h 18m 33s
Declination +19° 57 43
Surface brightness 23.2 mag
magnitude  (J)10.93
magnitude  (H)10.26
magnitude  (K)9.93
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 visable on both hemispheres during certain times of the year. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "NGC 2809 - Lenticular Galaxy in Cancer | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  2. Guide, Universe (February 7, 2025). "NGC 2809 Galaxy (UGC 4910) Facts & Distance". www.universeguide.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.