NGC 2240 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 06h33m 10.5s |
Declination | +35° 15′ 02″ |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 11' |
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Constellation | Auriga |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
NGC 2240 is an open cluster in the constellation Auriga. It was discovered by William Herschel on January 3, 1786,[1] and is located about 5.1 thousand light-years away.
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