NGC 2301

Alt. Designations:

NGC 2301

Object Type:

open cluster

Constellation:

Monoceros

Distance:

1.65 kly

Right Ascension:

06h 51m 45.2s

Declination:

+00° 27´ 33"

Visual Magnitude:

Apparent Dimension:

15.0´ Dia.

Best Month To View:

Dec

NGC 2301 is an open cluster made up of 80 stars located in the constellation Monoceros. The latest age estimate is 210 million years and a recent distance estimate is 1,650 light years.