Leo II is an elliptical (E0) galaxy 685,000 light-years from the Sun, in Leo. Its light has travelled 685,000 years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Also known as | DDO 93 |
| Type | Elliptical (E0) |
| Distance | 685,000 light-years (rgb) |
| Radius | 1,191 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -9.23 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Position (J2000) | RA 168.3705°, Dec 22.1547° |
The light you see left 685,000 years ago, when earlier kinds of human were making stone tools. At the speed of light, crossing its 2,382 light-years takes as many years.
In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).