NGC 2670
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2670, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2670
Bow and Arrow Cluster
Melotte 93, Raab 80, Collinder 200, Cr 200, Lund 484, C 0843-486, CCCS 1285, ESO 210-SC005, OCL 764
Melotte 93, Raab 80, Collinder 200, Cr 200, Lund 484, C 0843-486, CCCS 1285, ESO 210-SC005, OCL 764
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.8 |
| Size | 9' |
| Right Ascension | 8h 45' 29.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 48° 47' 30" S |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Description | Cl, pL, P, lC, st13... |
| Classification | II 2 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 2, 2019 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A coarse cluster in a thick Milky Way starfield, a few chains of stars forming an odd triangular structure, bright, fully resolved
Andrew Cooper
Jan 30, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 60x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
A bright clump of stars in a rich starfield, about 15' across, a couple dozen members in a loose arrangement
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Nearby objects for NGC 2670
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NGC 2670