NGC 2244

Alt. Designations:

NGC 2244

Object Type:

open cluster

Constellation:

Monoceros

Distance:

5.2 kly

Right Ascension:

06h 31m 55.5s

Declination:

+04° 56´ 35"

Visual Magnitude:

4.8

Apparent Dimension:

24.0´ Dia.

Best Month To View:

Dec

NGC 2244 is an open cluster in the Rosette Nebula, which is located in the constellation Monoceros. This cluster has several O-type stars, super hot stars that generate large amounts of radiation and stellar wind. The age of this cluster has been estimated to be less than 5 million years.