Galaxy
NGC 2403
Spiral galaxy · C7 · NGC 2403
Spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis
Photo: W4sm astro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
NGC 2403 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Camelopardalis. Alternatively, it is known as Caldwell 7. It is an outlying member of the M81 Group of galaxies, and is approximately 9.7 million light-years distant.
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Key facts
Distance
~14 million light-years
Apparent mag.
+8.4
Apparent size
19.9′ × 10.1′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
C7 · NGC 2403
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 7 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 2403.
- Found in the constellation Camelopardalis.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
