NGC 2997
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NGC 2997 is a face-on unbarred spiral galaxy about 40 million light-years away in the faint southern constellation of Antlia. It was discovered March 4, 1793 by German-born astronomer William Herschel. Wikipedia
Magnitude: 10.1
Distance to Earth: 39.8 million light years
Constellation: Antlia
Apparent size (V): 8′.9 × 6′.8
Distance: 39.8 megalight-years (12.2 Mpc)