NGC 2336

Alt. Designations:

NGC 2336

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Constellation:

Camelopardalis

Distance:

110 mly

Right Ascension:

07h 27m 03.6s

Declination:

+80° 10´ 40"

Visual Magnitude:

10.3

Apparent Dimension:

7.1´ X 3.9´

Best Month To View:

Dec

NGC 2336 is the closest to Polaris of all known galaxies. Because of this, it is relatively little known or photographed. It's proximity to the celestial pole makes it a tough target. Those who attempt it are rewarded with a spectacular and very faint barred spiral.