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NGC 2277

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Open cluster in the constellation Gemini
NGC 2277
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension06 47 47.0
Declination+33° 27′ 05″
Apparent dimensions (V)0.6′ × 0.3′
Physical characteristics
Asterism
Associations
ConstellationGemini
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2277 is what appears to be an open cluster in the constellation Gemini. It was first observed on 20 April 1865 by the German astronomer Heinrich Louis d'Arrest. However, it is simply an asterism formed by several stars in the sky appearing close together.

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References

  1. ^ "NED results for object NGC 2277". National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Infrared Processing and Analysis Center. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  2. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 2250 - 2299". cseligman.com. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
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