Astronomy:NGC 2277
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Short description: Open cluster in the constellation Gemini
| NGC 2277 | |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Right ascension | 06h 47m 47.0s[1] |
| Declination | +33° 27′ 05″[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 0.6′ × 0.3′[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Notable features | Asterism[2] |
NGC 2277 is what appears to be an open cluster in the constellation Gemini. It was first observed on 20 April 1865 by the German astronomer Heinrich Louis d'Arrest.[2] However, it is simply an asterism formed by several stars in the sky appearing close together.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NED results for object NGC 2277". National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Infrared Processing and Analysis Center. http://nedwww.ipac.caltech.edu/cgi-bin/nph-objsearch?objname=NGC+2277&extend=no&out_csys=Equatorial&out_equinox=J2000.0&obj_sort=RA+or+Longitude&of=pre_text&zv_breaker=30000.0&list_limit=5&img_stamp=YES.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2250 - 2299". http://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc22a.htm#2277.
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