Type | Open Cluster |
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Magnitude | 8.2 | Right Ascension | 7h 17' (2000) |
Declination | 13° 58' S |
Constellation | Canis Major |
Classification | II 3 m |
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 mere clump of stars in a rich starfield, marginal cluster to the northwest of a brighter star, about 5' diameter, fully resolved
Berkeley 36 | Haffner 6 | HD 57478 |
NGC 2359 | NGC 2361 |
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