NGC 2178

NGC 2178
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationPictor
Right ascension06h 02m 47,5s
Declination−63° 45′ 50″
Distance370 million LY
Apparent magnitude (V)13.65

NGC 2178 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation Pictor. The galaxy was first discovered in 1835 by astronomer John Herschel.

References

  1. 1 2 "Revised NGC Data for NGC 2178". spider.seds.org.
  2. ↑ "NGC 2178 - galaxy". kosmoved.ru.
  3. ↑ "NGC2178 (Galaxy)". in-the-sky.org.
  4. ↑ "NGC 2178 - Elliptical Galaxy in Pictor | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
  5. ↑ "NGC 2178 (= PGC 18322)". cseligman.com.