NGC 2238
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2238, 120' x 120' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2238
Rosette Nebula (part)
| Type | Bright Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Size | 15' |
| Right Ascension | 6h 30' 40.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 0' 47" N |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Description | S* in neby, part of eL nebs ring ar 2239 |
| Classification | E |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 2, 2008 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
12x36 Canon Image Stabilized Binoculars @ 12x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large! faint nebula surrounding a brighter open cluster (NGC2239), no detail noted, round, about 2° across, NGC2238 is part of the nebula also cataloged as NGC2237 and NGC2246
Other Data Sources for NGC 2238
Nearby objects for NGC 2238
6 objects found within 60'
| 12 Monocerotis | Collinder 97 | NGC 2237 |
| NGC 2246 | NGC 2252 | Rosette Nebula Cluster |
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NGC 2238