NGC_2115
NGC 2115 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Lepus. It is approximately 60 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the Lepus constellation, which is visible in the southern sky. NGC 2115 has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years and is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its spiral structure with a central bar.
Discovered by the astronomer John Herschel in 1834, NGC 2115 is notable for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms. It is a member of the Laniakea Supercluster, which contains our own Milky Way galaxy. Observations of NGC 2115 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.