NGC 2237
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2237, 120' x 120' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2237
Rosette Nebula (part)
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| Type | Bright Nebula |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
| Size | 90' x 80' |
| Right Ascension | 6h 30' (2000) |
| Declination | 5° 2' N |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Description | pB, vvL, dif, part of eL nebs ring ar 2239 |
| Classification | E |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 12, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
40mm f/3.6 Finder @ 12x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
The nebulae is visible in the 40mm finder as a notable bright area in rich galactic starfield surrounding the cluster NGC 2244, bright, large, diffuse, over a degree across
Andrew Cooper
Nov 2, 2008 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
12x36 Canon Image Stabilized Binoculars @ 12x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large! faint nebula surrounding a brighter open cluster (NGC2239), no detail noted, round, about 2° across, NGC2237 is part of the nebula also cataloged as NGC2238 and NGC2246
Other Data Sources for NGC 2237
Associated objects for NGC 2237
Nearby objects for NGC 2237
6 objects found within 60'
| 12 Monocerotis | Collinder 97 | NGC 2238 |
| NGC 2246 | NGC 2252 | Rosette Nebula Cluster |
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NGC 2237