NGC 2371
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2371, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2371
| Type | Planetary Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Size | 1.23' x 0.9' |
| Right Ascension | 7h 25' 34.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 29° 29' 26" N |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Description | B, S, R, bMN, p of Dneb |
| Classification | 3a+6 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
May 6, 2005 Caballo Loco Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Nexstar 11
Small, dim, looks to have an irregular structure with two separate lobes visible east-west, brighter on the east lobe, central star not visible, no color noted, takes magnification well, it appears both Herschel and Dreyer gave the nebula two separate numbers NGC2371 and NGC2372
Other Data Sources for NGC 2371
Associated objects for NGC 2371
Nearby objects for NGC 2371
6 objects found within 120'
| 59 Geminorum | 64 Geminorum | b Geminorum |
| IC 2193 | Iota Geminorum | NGC 2372 |
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NGC 2371