NGC 2298
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2298, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2298
h 3065, GC 1463, C 0647-359, GCl 11, ESO 366-22
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.89 |
| Size | 9.6' |
| Right Ascension | 6h 48' 59.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 36° 0' 19" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Description | B, pL, iR, gbM, rr |
| Classification | VI |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 23, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Small, bright and obvious, round with a brighter concentrated core, not resolved
Andrew Cooper
Mar 2, 2019 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A faint, small globular cluster, partially resolved
Andrew Cooper
Jan 30, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Nice small globular, 5' across, fully resolved
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NGC 2298