The open cluster C 50
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 24 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , C 50 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:41 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 49° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:38.
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Name
C 50
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Monoceros |
| Magnitude: | 4.80 (V) [4] |
| Right ascension: | 06h31m [1] |
| Declination: | +04°56' [1] |
Sources
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 29 Dec 2021 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2022 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |
| 30 Dec 2023 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2024 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2025 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2026 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |
| 30 Dec 2027 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2028 | – NGC 2244 is well placed |