| NGC 2775 | |
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Image derived from Hubble Space Telescope. |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Right ascension | 9h 22m 02.6s[1] |
| Declination | +50° 58′ 35″[1] |
| Redshift | 1354 ± 5 km/s[1] |
| Distance | 55,5 MLy (17 Kpc) |
| Type | SA(r)ab[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 4′.3 × 3′.3[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.03[1] |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 4820, PGC 25861,[1] Caldwell 48 | |
| See also: Galaxy, List of galaxies | |
NGC 2775 (also known as Caldwell 48) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer. This galaxy has a bulge and multiple spiral arms, on which few HII regions can be detected, implying recent star formation. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1783.
NGC 2775 is the most prominent galaxy in a small galaxy group known as NGC 2775 group, part of the Virgo Supercluster, along with our own Local Group. Other members of the NGC 2775 group include NGC 2777 and UGC 4781.[2]
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