Galaxy in the constellation Lynx
NGC 2528 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation of Lynx . Its velocity with respect to the cosmic microwave background is 4098 ± 12 km/s, which corresponds to a Hubble distance of 60.45 ± 4.23 Mpc (∼197 million light-years ).[ 1] It was discovered by French astronomer Édouard Stephan on 22 January 1877 .[ 2]
NGC 2528 is a luminous infrared galaxy (LIRG).[ 1] According to the SIMBAD database, NGC 2528 is classified as a radio galaxy .[ 3]
One supernova has been observed in NGC 2528: SN 2023jo (type IIn , mag. 17.5).[ 4]
NGC 2528 is part of the NGC 2415 group (also known as LGG 148) which includes NGC 2415, NGC 2444 , NGC 2445 , NGC 2476, NGC 2493, NGC 2524, UGC 3937 and UGC 3944.[ 5]