NGC 2354 explained

NGC 2354
Epoch:J2000
Ra:[1]
Appmag V:6.5
Constellation:Canis Major
Names:Cr 131

NGC 2354 is an open cluster in the constellation Canis Major. It lies 2 degrees southwest from NGC 2362 and northeast of Delta Canis Majoris. About 15 member stars are visible through binoculars.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NGC 2354 -- Open (galactic) Cluster . SIMBAD . . 16 March 2014.
  2. Book: Kambic, Bojan . Viewing the Constellations with Binoculars: 250+ Wonderful Sky Objects to See and Explore. Springer. New York, New York. 2009. 232. 978-0-387-85355-0.

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