Spiral Galaxy NGC 2403
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sc (loose spiral galaxy) |
| Right ascension | 7h 36.9m |
| Declination | +65° 36′ |
| Distance | 11 million ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +8.4 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 17.8 × 11.0 arcmin |
| Constellation | Camelopardalis |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 60,000 lightyears |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | Unknown |
| Notable features | None |
| Other designations | None |
NGC 2403 is a spiral galaxy in the Camelopardalis constellation. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1788. NGC 2403 is a type Sc spiral, an outlying member of the M81 group, and is approximately 11 million light years distant.
Supernovae
As of late 2004, there had been two reported supernovae in the galaxy: SN 1954J and SN 2004dj.
