NGC 2442 and NGC 2443 are two parts of a single intermediate spiral galaxy, commonly known as the Meathook Galaxy or the Cobra and Mouse. It is about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans, and was discovered by Sir John Herschel on December 23, 1834. Magnitude: 11.2 Constellation: Volans Apparent size (V): 5′.5 × 4′.9 Apparent magnitude (V): 11.2 3D: Ryan Cornell #Astronomia
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