NGC 2158 :
open star cluster
NGC 2158 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Gemini . NGC 2158 is magnitude 8.60*, and is 5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.
- Name:
- NGC 2158
- Type:
- open cluster
- Magnitude (m):
- 8.60
- Size:
- 5'
- Right Ascension:
- 06h 07.4m
- Declination:
- +24° 06'
- Constellation:
- Gemini
* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.
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