IC 2233
Lynx
RA
08 13 58
DEC
+45 44 32
Mag 13.07
Type Super-thin GX
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IC 2233 is one of the finest examples of the super-thin type of galaxy. This galaxy is one of the objects that I revisit year after year. I always enjoy the ghost like view of this unusual type of galaxy. IC 2233 lies approximately 40 MLY in Lynx and is in a rich galaxy hunting area. If you are interested in more information on super-thin type of galaxies this is a link to Wolfgang Steinicke most informative page on super-thins
http://www.klima-luft.de/steinicke/Artikel/sg/sg_e.htm
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Some of the things I try to see when I observe IC 2233 is the many star forming knots in the galaxy especially in the south end. Also in the south end see if you can see the slight warp or upturn on the end.
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When you visit IC 2233 be sure to go a little North by Northeast to see the famous Bear Paw galaxy NGC 2537 and also the much fainter NGC 2537A. The Bear Paw is a Deep Sky treasure in itself and would make a fine OOTW but I will save it for later.
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