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Catalogue and alternative designations NGC 2207 and IC 2163

 

Type Interacting galaxies 
Position 06 16 22, -21 22 22 (NGC 2207)
Constellation Canis Major
Camera and Telescope STXL6303E and 36.3 cm Ritchey Chretien 
Focal Ratio F9
Exposure Details LRGB 150:70:70:70 Luminance 1x1, Colours 2x2 with Astrodon filters 
Description

NGC 2207 and IC 2163 are in the early stages of merging and are both relatively easy objects. NGC 2207 is about 3' x 2' in size.