NGC 2287

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NGC 2287[1][2], also known as M 41, is an open cluster located in constellation Canis Maior.

NGC 2287
Observation data: 2000.0 epoch
Constellation Canis Maior
Right ascension 06h47.0m
Declination -20o44'
Type Open cluster
Apparent dimensions 38.0
Apparent magnitude 4.5
Other designations M 41

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Scientific research

References

  1. Hirshfeld, Alan, and Roger W. Sinnott, eds., Sky Catalogue 2000.0, Vol.2, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Sky Publishing Corp. and Cambridge University Press, 1985. (3098,238)
  2. NGC 2000.0, The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J.L.E. Dreyer Sinnott, R.W. (edited by) <Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press (1988)>