Galaxy NGC 2841
Object Description
The galaxy NGC 2841 was discovered on 9 March 1788 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel with his self-made 18.7 inch f/12.8 reflecting telescope in Slough, England. [196, 277] It has a LINER-type active core and is located in a Distance from 9 Mpc to 25 Mpc.
| Designations | PGC 26512: NGC 2841, UGC 4966, MCG 9-16-5, CGCG 265-6, KARA 324 |
| Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 09h 22m 01.7s |
| Declination (J2000.0) | +50° 58' 30" |
| Morphological Type | S |
| Dimensions | 7.7' x 3.6' |
| Visual Magnitude | 10.1 mag |
| Radial Velocity (HRV) | 638 km/s |
| Position Angle | 147° |
Finder Chart
The galaxy NGC 2841 is located in the constellation Ursa MaiorUrsa Major (Big Dipper). The best time to observe it is December through June, when it is highest at night.
Visual Observation
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