NGC 2340 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Lynx. It is approximately 70 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy has a visual magnitude of about 13.5, making it faint and challenging to observe without a telescope. NGC 2340 is notable for its distinct spiral structure, which is characteristic of many galaxies in the universe.