NGC 2298

NGC 2298
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class VI
Constellation Puppis
Right ascension 06h 48m 59.4s
Declination −36° 00 19
Apparent magnitude (V) 9.3
Physical characteristics

NGC 2298 is a globular cluster in the southern constellation of Puppis. Discovered by James Dunlop on May 30, 1826, it is probably a former member of the disputed Canis Major Dwarf galaxy.[1]

References

  1. NGC 2298 (seds.org)

External links

Coordinates: 06h 48m 59.4s, −36° 00′ 19″

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