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Basic object information
Name: NGC 2672
Type of object: Galaxy
Magnitude: 11.7
Surface brightness: 12.6 mag/sq arcmin
Size: 2.3'x2.3'
Object classification: E1
Description: pB,pL,iR,mbM
Notes: in halo of NGC 2673,contact,has curved plume

Catalog position for epoch J2000.0
Right ascension: 08h 49m 22.3s
Declination: +19° 04' 29"

Constellation: Cancer


Basic object information
Name: NGC 2673
Type of object: Galaxy
Magnitude: 14.5
Surface brightness: 12.8 mag/sq arcmin
Size: 2.8'x2.8'
Object classification: EOp
Description: vF,vS,close f 2672
Notes: contact galaxy very condensed,has curved plume,companion

Catalog position for epoch J2000.0
Right ascension: 08h 49m 24.7s
Declination: +19° 04' 25"

Constellation: Cancer

Observer: Iiro Sairanen
Obs. place: Lakasenpelto, Imatra, Finland
Date/Time: 9/10.3.2004 21:35

Telescope: Newton 406/1830mm

Height: 47°
Visuality: II, IV
Weather: -10°C, northern lights

NGC 2673 is a much brighter and larger than NGC 2673 which has contacted with NGC 2673. NGC 2672 has a core which can be seen with direct vision. NGC 2673 is seen only with averted vision.

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