NGC 2266 is an open cluster[2] in the constellation Gemini. Its apparent size is 5 arc minutes.[3] Its distance is 3,400 parsecs (11,000 ly).[2] It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 7 December 1785.[3]
NGC 2266 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Gemini |
Right ascension | 06h 43m 20.2s[1] |
Declination | +26° 59′ 06″[1] |
Distance | 11,000 ly (3,400 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.5[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Radius | 16.1 ly |
Estimated age | ~631 Myr |
Other designations | Cr 113, Mel 50, Lund 250 |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
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