The open cluster NGC 2527
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 22 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn , NGC 2527 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 17° below the horizon at dawn.
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Name
NGC 2527
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Other Names
Cr 174
Position
| Constellation: | Puppis |
| Magnitude: | 6.50 (V) [3] |
| Right ascension: | 08h04m [2] |
| Declination: | -28°08' [2] |
| Distance: | 601.0 parsec 1959.3 lightyrs [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -2.39 |