Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC2355 Open Cluster in Gemini

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Apr 07 - 21:16

Uploaded

2023 Apr 13 - 11:34

Objects

NGC2355

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

10min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC2355 Open Cluster in Gemini

Title

NGC2355 Open Cluster in Gemini

About this image

This attractive open cluster (class II2p) in Gemini was discovered by William Herschel in March 1784 (239 years ago).

Distance c.5,400ly. Age c.1billion yrs. Apparent mag. 9.7.

Moon waning gibbous, 16 days old, 97%.

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