NGC 2129
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2129, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2129
CCCS 433
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Size | 7' |
| Right Ascension | 6h 1' 6.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 23° 19' 20" N |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Description | Cl, pL, 40 or 50* 8...15 |
| Classification | III 3 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 30, 2015 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" Gypsy @ 233x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A pretty cluster of stars surrounding a notably brighter star, perhaps 20 members visible, 5' in diamter, a very distinct cluster in a rich starfield
Andrew Cooper
Mar 20, 2004 Farnsworth Ranch, Pima Co., AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Nexstar 11
Beautiful little cluster, compact, rich, two dozen stars in a 5' area, two brighter stars surrounded by the group
Other Data Sources for NGC 2129
Nearby objects for NGC 2129
5 objects found within 60'
| 1 Geminorum | 140 Tauri | 141 Tauri |
| IC 2156 | IC 2157 |
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NGC 2129