The open cluster NGC 2259
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , NGC 2259 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 12° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
NGC 2259
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Monoceros |
| Magnitude: | 10.80 (V) [3] |
| Right ascension: | 06h38m [2] |
| Declination: | +10°53' [2] |
| Distance: | 3.3 kpc 10.8 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -1.80 |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.