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NGC 2473 (also PGC 22191) is a magnitude +15.2 spiral galaxy located 265 million light-years away in the constellation Lynx.

The galaxy was discovered by Irish astronomer William Parsons using a 182.88 cm (72 inch) speculum reflector at Birr Castle on the 20th February 1851.

Right Ascension 07h 55m 35.0s, Declination +56° 44' 11"



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