Type | Open Cluster |
---|---|
Magnitude | 7.6 |
Size | 20' |
Right Ascension | 6h 45' (2000) |
Declination | 0° 18' N |
Constellation | Monoceros |
Classification | IV1n m |
Andrew Cooper
Oct 9, 2024 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 45x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A modest enhancement of the rich galactic starfield found all through the region, a swath of 9th to 11th magnitude stars lies along the western margin of the area indicated by the coordinates, visually not a convincing cluster
The survey images show the emission nebula Sharpless 284 encompassing the cluster
BD+00 1660 | Berkeley24 | Bochum 2 |
Collinder 110 | Collinder 115 | Dolidze 23 |
Dolidze 24 | HD 47964 | HD 49434 |
HD 49933 | NGC 2260 | NGC 2262 |
NGC 2282 | NGC 2301 | Sh2-282 |
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