Star-Forming Region in Galaxy NGC 2366
A black and white (visual) image of the irregular galaxy NGC 2366 obtained at the Canada-France-Hawaii (CFHT) 3.6-meter telescope on Mauna Kea on February 7, 1996.
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About the Object
| Name: | IRAS 07233+6917, NGC 2366 |
| Type: | Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable : Irregular Local Universe : Nebula : Type : Star Formation |
| Distance: | 13 million light years |
| Constellation: | Camelopardalis |
| Category: | Galaxies |
Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 7 28 47.56 |
| Position (Dec): | 69° 12' 26.41" |
| Field of view: | 4.87 x 3.79 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 1.6° left of vertical |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
|---|---|
| Optical | Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope |
Notes: This image was captured by the Canada-France-Hawaii (CFHT).