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Star Cluster

NGC 2298 :
globular star cluster

NGC 2298 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Puppis . NGC 2298 is magnitude 9.29*, and is 5' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 2298
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 9.29
      1. Size:
      2. 5'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 06h 48m 59.41s
      1. Declination:
      2. -36° 00' 19.1"

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



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