NGC 2403 Galaxy
Galaxy

NGC 2403 Galaxy

NGC 2403 · Camelopardalis
These photons are ~8.2 million years old
UV/IR
Date
2026-03-22
Location
52.7618° N, 2.3775° W
Integration
18m (106 × 10s)
Software
ZWO Seestar app
Notes
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Plate solve
Centre RA
7h 36m 56.5s
Centre Dec
+65° 43′ 46″
Field
42.8′ × 76.0′
Pixel scale
1.19″/px
Orientation
-105.2° E of N
TelescopeZWO Seestar S50
CameraZWO Seestar S50 Camera
RigFamily Holiday Rig
Captured from · United Kingdom
52.7618° N, 2.3775° W · open map ↗

Where to find it

Interactive sky chart centred on 7 36 56.5 +65 43 46, with constellation stick figures overlaid. Locate shows the whole constellation with the target ringed; Field zooms to the close-up. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, click any star to identify it. Imagery: DSS colour survey via CDS Aladin Lite. Constellation figures © Dominic Ford (GPLv3).

A bright, resolved spiral in the M81 group, one of the nearest galaxies. Numerous HII regions are visible in the arms, and the galaxy is well-placed from northern latitudes year-round.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of object is NGC 2403?
NGC 2403 is a galaxy.
Which constellation is NGC 2403 in?
NGC 2403 lies in the constellation Camelopardalis.
How far away is NGC 2403?
The light in this image left NGC 2403 roughly ~8.2 million years ago, so that is how far back in time you are seeing it.
What are the coordinates of NGC 2403?
NGC 2403 sits at right ascension 07h 36m 57s and declination +65° 43′ 46″ (J2000).
When is the best time to photograph NGC 2403?
NGC 2403 is circumpolar from around 54°N — it never sets, and rides highest (about 78° altitude) on evenings around January.
What equipment was used to photograph NGC 2403?
This image of NGC 2403 was captured with ZWO Seestar S50 and ZWO Seestar S50 Camera.
How much exposure time went into this image?
This image of NGC 2403 represents 18m (106 × 10s) of total integration time.