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Palomar 2 :
globular star cluster

Palomar 2 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Auriga . Palomar 2 is magnitude 13.04*, and is 2.2' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Palomar 2
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 13.04
      1. Size:
      2. 2.2'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 04h 46m 05.91s
      1. Declination:
      2. +31° 22' 53.4"

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



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