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Star Cluster

NGC 2451:
open star cluster

NGC 2451 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Puppis . NGC 2451 is magnitude 2.80*, and is 45' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 2451
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 2.80
      1. Size:
      2. 45'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 07h 45.4m
      1. Declination:
      2. -37° 58'

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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