Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC 2362 Open Cluster in Canis Major

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Nov 17 - 02:12

Uploaded

2023 Nov 17 - 16:58

Objects

The Tau Canis Majoris Cluster (NGC2362)

Equipment

42cm CDK17 corrected Dall-Kirkham f/6.8
ProLine KAF-09000 camera
10Micron GM4000 mount

Exposure

2min.

Location

Observatorio del Teide, Tenerife

Target name

NGC 2362 Open Cluster in Canis Major

Title

NGC 2362 Open Cluster in Canis Major

About this image

This young open cluster (class I3p) in Canis Major was discovered by Giovanni Hodierna before 1654. The bright multiple star Tau Canis Majoris is the brightest member of the cluster.

Apparent mag. 3.8. Distance c.4,830ly. Age c.5million ly.

Files associated with this observation

NGC2362 COAST v3image-jpeg-i.jpeg (328.5 kB)

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