NGC 2542 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is approximately 100 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lyon-Meudon Extragalactic Database. This galaxy has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years and is classified as a type Sc spiral galaxy. NGC 2542 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms, which contain regions of active star formation.