| NGC 2178 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Pictor |
| Right ascension | 06h 02m 47,5s |
| Declination | −63° 45′ 50″ |
| Distance | 370 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.