NGC 2216

NGC 2216
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationCanis Major
Right ascension06h 21m 30.7252s
Declination+22° 05′ 14.788″
Redshift0.009593 ± 4.00e-5
Magnitude (K)0.026
Characteristics
TypeSAB(r)ab: HII
Other designations
NGC 2178, PGC 18322, ESO 086-053, AM 0602-634, 2MASX J06024755-6345490

NGC 2216 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Canis Major. The galaxy was first discovered in 1835 by astronomer John Herschel.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 [ned.ipac.caltech.edu "Results for NGC 2178"]. NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved 2025-12-23. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ↑ "NGC 2216 - Intermediate Spiral Galaxy in Canis Major | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-12-22.
  3. ↑ "NGC 2216 (= PGC 18877)".