NGC 2204

NGC 2204
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension 06h 15.7m[1]
Declination 18° 39[1]
Distance 8.6 kly[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 8.6[1]
Apparent dimensions (V) 13.0
Physical characteristics

NGC 2204 is an open cluster in the Canis Major constellation. It was discovered by William Herschel on February 6, 1785.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Frommert, Hartmut; Kronberg, Christine. "NGC 2204". SEDS. Archived from the original on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.

Coordinates: 06h 15m 33s, −18° 39′ 54″

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