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NGC 2187 (also ESO 57-68, AM 0604-693, IRAS06041-6934 and PGC 1835) is a magnitude +12.3 spiral galaxy located in the constellation Dorado.
It is located in the vicinity of magnitude 12.3 spiral galaxy NGC 2187A .

The galaxy was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Feldhausen, Claremont, Cape Town, on the 23rd December 1834. 

Right Ascension 06h 03m 52s, Declination -69° 34' 40"

Right Ascension 06h 03m 44s, Declination -69° 35' 17" (NGC 2187A)



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