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NGC 2150 (also ESO 57-55, IRAS05562-6933 and PGC 18097) is a magnitude +13.2 barred spiral galaxy located 210 million light-years away in the constellation Dorado.

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at the Cape of Good Hope on the 9th February 1836. 

Right Ascension 05h 55m 46.4s, Declination -69° 33' 39"



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