NGC 2227
NGC 2227 is a barred spiral galaxy (SBc) located in the direction of the Canis Major constellation. It has a declination of -22° 00' 17" and a right ascension of 6 hours, 25 minutes and 57.9 seconds.
| NGC 2227 | |
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| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Declination | -22° 00' 17"[1] |
| Other designations | |
| 2227, ESO 556-23, MCG -4-16-4, IRAS06238-2158, PGC 19030 | |
The galaxy NGC 2227 was discovered on January 27, 1835 by John Herschel.[2]
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