NGC 2506

NGC 2506
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Monoceros
Right ascension 08h 00m 01s[1]
Declination −10° 46 12[1]
Distance 11.3 kly[2] (3460 pc[2])
Apparent magnitude (V) 7.6[3]
Apparent dimensions (V) 7[3]
Physical characteristics
Other designations Cl Melotte 80,[1] Caldwell 54
Map showing the location of NGC 2506

NGC 2506 is an open cluster in the constellation Monoceros. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1791.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2506. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  2. 1 2 "WEBDA Database". Results for NGC 2506. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  3. 1 2 "SEDS NGC Catalog Online". Results for NGC 2506. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  4. Robert E. Erdmann. "NGC Discoverers". The NGC/IC Project. Retrieved 2010-11-28.

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Coordinates: 00h 48m 26s, +85° 15′ 18″


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