NGC 2420

Alt. Designations:

NGC 2420

Object Type:

open cluster

Constellation:

Gemini

Distance:

8.6 kly

Right Ascension:

07h 38m 23.8s

Declination:

+21° 34´ 27"

Visual Magnitude:

8.3

Apparent Dimension:

6.0´ Dia.

Best Month To View:

Jan

NGC 2420 is an open cluster located in the constellation of Gemini. It is approximately 8,600 years light away from the Earth with a population of over 300 stars, and a diameter of about 30 light years. Its age is estimated at 1700 million years.