NGC 2298

Alt. Designations: NGC 2298
Object Type: globular cluster
Constellation: Puppis
Distance: 35.2 kly
Right Ascension: 06h 48m 59.2s
Declination: -36° 00´ 17"
Visual Magnitude: 9.3
Apparent Dimension: 5.0´ Dia.
Best Month To View: Jan

NGC 2298 is a globular cluster in the southern constellation of Puppis, at a distance of roughly 35,200 light-years.