Ru18
Overlaid DSS image of Ru18, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Ru18
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.4 | Right Ascension | 7h 24' (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 13' S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Classification | III 2 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 14, 2018 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A marginal cluster in a rich starfield, about 5' across, faint, fully resolved
Other Data Sources for Ru18
Nearby objects for Ru18
10 objects found within 120'
| 29 Canis Majoris | HD 57146 | HD 58215 |
| HD 58612 | HQ Canis Majoris | NGC 2362 |
| NGC 2382 | Tau Canis Majoris | VY Canis Majoris |
| VY CMa Nebula |
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Ru18