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.