NGC 2273有一个環星系,倾角为41 度,有由两个螺旋臂构成一个内环和两个外伪环,并有一个直径40弧秒的星系棒。[4]该星系拥有质量约7009110000000000000♠1.1×109M☉的氢气(HI),大部分位于外伪环区域。该星系还拥有大量的分子气体,如CO线所示,这说明恒星形成活动在该星系很活跃。[5]星系的总红外光度为1010.25L☉。[6]
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