NGC 2681

Alt. Designations:

NGC 2681

Object Type:

barred spiral galaxy

Constellation:

Ursa Major

Distance:

56 mly

Right Ascension:

08h 53m 32.5s

Declination:

+51° 18´ 47"

Visual Magnitude:

10.2

Apparent Dimension:

3.6´ X 3.3´

Best Month To View:

Mar

NGC 2681 is a multi-barred LINEAR galaxy with an active super massive black hole. NGC 2681 likely underwent an intense period of starburst activity some 1Gyr years ago. NGC 2681 is classified SBO/a.