M41-NGC2287

(FrameSize=120' * 120')

M41 = NGC2287 = Cr118 = Mel.52 (Open Cluster)
[Canis Major]

Oct.24 1998, 28h01mJST (6min. Exposure)
Location: Hoshino, Tochigi city, Tochigi pref., Japan

Epsilon210c (21cm-reflector, f=628mm, F:3.0), Fuji-film SGA800


Object Data
M41 = NGC2287 = Cr118 = Mel.52
Type of objectOpen Cluster Typee
ConstellationCanis Major
R.A.06h 47.0m (2000.0) Dec.-20° 45' (2000.0)
Mag.(v)5.0 Mag.(p)-
Diameter30' Distance1600 light-year
noteContaining about 50 stars




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