NGC 2244 - NGC 2239
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2244, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2244
Rosette Nebula Cluster
Mel 47, Collinder 99, Cr 99, Ced 76b, OCL 515
Mel 47, Collinder 99, Cr 99, Ced 76b, OCL 515
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.8 |
| Size | 27' |
| Right Ascension | 6h 31' 55.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 4° 56' 5" N |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Description | Cl, beautiful, st sc (12 MON) |
| Classification | II 3 r n:b |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 2, 2008 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
12x36 Canon Image Stabilized Binoculars @ 12x
Large bright cluster, over ½° across, coarse, fully resolved in the binoculars, visible to the unaided eye, a large and quite faint nebula surrounds the cluster (NGC2246, NGC2238 and NGC2237)
Andrew Cooper
Mar 17, 2004 Sycamore House, Tucson, AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Nexstar 11
Large, bright, coarse, several dozen stars scattered across more than 20', ten bright stars anchor the cluster, no nebulosity visible in the city allowing one to appreciate the cluster
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
Beautiful; visible to the naked eye; including 12, 6mg. yellow; and many 7 and 9 mg. stars. The smallest, 14 mg., run in rays. Small pair near centre.― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 2244
Associated objects for NGC 2244
Nearby objects for NGC 2244
6 objects found within 60'
| 12 Monocerotis | Collinder 97 | NGC 2237 |
| NGC 2238 | NGC 2246 | NGC 2252 |
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NGC 2244