NGC2451 (Open cluster)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 37 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , NGC2451 is difficult to observe as it will appear no higher than 17° above the horizon. It is visible between 00:20 and 03:00. It will become accessible at around 00:20, when it rises to an altitude of 15° above your southern horizon. It will reach its highest point in the sky at 01:40, 17° above your southern horizon. It will become inaccessible at around 03:00 when it sinks below 15° above your southern horizon.

Name NGC2451
Object type Open cluster
Other names
NGC 2451[1]
Cr 161[2]
Position
Right ascension:07h45m [1]
Declination:−37°58' [1]
Constellation:Puppis
Magnitude:2.80 (V) [2]
10.04 (B) [1]
Angular dimensions:37.5 arcmin
B-V Color (mag):0.54
Events
17 Jan 2026  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed
17 Jan 2027  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed
17 Jan 2028  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed
16 Jan 2029  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed
17 Jan 2030  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed
17 Jan 2031  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed
17 Jan 2032  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed
16 Jan 2033  –  The cluster NGC 2451 is well placed

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