NGC 2306

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Open star cluster
NGC 2306
NGC 2306 DSS.jpg
AladinLite
Constellation unicorn
Position
equinox : J2000.0
Right ascension 06 h 54 m 29.5 s
declination -07 ° 12 ′ 51 ″
Appearance

classification OCl
Physical data

distance  3900 ly
(1200 pc )
history
Discovered by William Herschel
Discovery time February 23, 1786
Catalog names
 NGC  2306 •  GC  1469 •  H  VIII 51 •  h  416 •

NGC 2306 is an open star cluster in the constellation Monoceros .

The object was discovered on February 23, 1786 by William Herschel .

Individual evidence

  1. NASA / IPAC EXTRAGALACTIC DATABASE
  2. SEDS : NGC 2306
  3. WEBDA
  4. Seligman