NGC 2506
NGC 2506 | |
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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 |
![](../I/m/NGC_2506_map.png)
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 2 3 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2506. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
- 1 2 "WEBDA Database". Results for NGC 2506. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
- 1 2 "SEDS NGC Catalog Online". Results for NGC 2506. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
- ↑ Robert E. Erdmann. "NGC Discoverers". The NGC/IC Project. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
External links
- NGC 2506 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 00h 48m 26s, +85° 15′ 18″
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