NGC 2298
NGC 2298 | |
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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
External links
- NGC 2298 at Wikisky
- NGC 2298 at Astrosurf
- NGC 2298 at Deepskypedia
- NGC 2298 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
New General Catalogue 2000 to 2499 | |
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Coordinates: 06h 48m 59.4s, −36° 00′ 19″
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