NGC 2685 in Ursa Major

NGC2685 is an unusual lenticular galaxy of type S0(pec), in the constellation Ursa Major. It shows two axes of symmetry as well as an encircling ring. KPNO 4-meter Mayall telescope, 1975.

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NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

About the Image

Id:noao-02337
Type:Observation
Release date:June 30, 2020, 9:33 p.m.
Size:2500 x 2000 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 2685
Constellation:Ursa Major
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):8 55 12.69
Position (Dec):58° 42' 53.06"
Field of view:10.17 x 8.15 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 2.6° left of vertical