NGC 2246
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2246, 120' x 120' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2246
Rosette Nebula (part)
| Type | Bright Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | |
| Size | 60' |
| Right Ascension | 6h 32' (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 7' N |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Description | eeF, L, irr R, e diffic |
| 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, NGC2246 is part of the nebula also cataloged as NGC2238 and NGC2237
Other Data Sources for NGC 2246
Nearby objects for NGC 2246
7 objects found within 60'
| 12 Monocerotis | Collinder 104 | Collinder 97 |
| NGC 2237 | NGC 2238 | NGC 2252 |
| Rosette Nebula Cluster |
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NGC 2246