
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
| Size | 5' |
| Right Ascension | 6h 36' (2000) |
| Declination | 8° 19' N |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Classification | IV 1p |
Andrew Cooper
Oct 13, 2024 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 45x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A scatter of 10th magnitude stars with a modest clump of richer starfield at the center, not visually remarkable or a convincing cluster
| 13 Monocerotis | 14 Monocerotis | Basel 8 |
| IC 448 | NGC 2251 | NGC 2254 |
| NGC 2261 |
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