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NGC 2653
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NGC 2653 is a magnitude +10.9 double star located 6490 light-years (?) away in the constellation Camelopardalis.

The double star was discovered by German astronomer Wilhelm Tempel using a 27.94 cm (11 inch) f/19 refracting telescope at the Arcetri Observatory on the 18th August 1882.

Right Ascension 08h 54m 55.5s, Declination +78° 23' 39"  



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