NGC 2421
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2421, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2421
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
| Size | 10' |
| Right Ascension | 7h 36' 11.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 20° 36' 44" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Description | Cl, L, cRi, *11...13 |
| Classification | I 2 m |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 12, 2004 Sentinel, AZ (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Large cluster with relatively few members, sparse, appears to be some nebulosity involved, either that or my dew covered optics, rich galactic star field
Other Data Sources for NGC 2421
Nearby objects for NGC 2421
11 objects found within 120'
| Bochum 6 | Czernik31 | HD 60341 |
| HD 60532 | HD 61774 | NGC 2432 |
| PK234-0.1 | PT Puppis | Ru40 |
| Sh 2-309 | Sh2-307 |
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NGC 2421