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NGC 2523B

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NGC 2523B
NGC 2523 (left) next to NGC 2523B (right)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCamelopardalis
Right ascension08h 12m 56s
Declination+73° 33′ 47″
Redshift0.011578 ± 4.00e-5
Distance168 Mly (51.66 Mpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)10.37
Characteristics
TypeSB(r)bc
Notable featuresN/A
Other designations
PGC 23025

NGC 2523B is a spiral galaxy located around 168 million light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. NGC 2523B was discovered in 1885 by the American astronomer Edward Swift, and is estimated to have dimensions of 1.905′ × 0.275′. NGC 2523B does not have much star formation, and it does not have an active galactic nucleus.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "NGC 2523B - Spiral Galaxy in Camelopardalis | TheSkyLive.com". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.