Astronomy:Arp-Madore 2

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Arp-Madore 2
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationPuppis
Right ascension 07h 38m 46s
Declination−33° 50′ 36″
Distance30,000 ly (9197 pc)
Physical characteristics
Other designationsAM 2, ESO 368-SC 07, IAU cluster number C0737-337
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Arp-Madore 2 (also known as AM 2) is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Puppis. It is almost 30,000 light-years away and about 5 billion years old.[1]

References

  1. Lee, Myung Gyoon (February 1997). "UBVI CCD Photometry of the Remote Old Open Cluster AM-2". Astronomical Journal 113: 729–739. doi:10.1086/118292. Bibcode1997AJ....113..729L.