NGC 2240
| NGC 2240 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Auriga constellation |
| Right ascension | 06h 33m 10.5s |
| Declination | +35° 15′ 02″ |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 11' |
| Physical characteristics | |
NGC 2240 is an open cluster in the constellation Auriga. It was discovered by William Herschel on January 3, 1786,[1] and is located about 5.1 thousand light-years away.
References
- ↑ "Celestial Atlas". Courtney Seligman. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
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