NGC 2298 is a globular cluster in the southern constellation of Puppis. Discovered by James Dunlop on May 30, 1826, it is probably a former member of the disputed Canis Major Dwarf galaxy.[3]

NGC 2298
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class	VI
Constellation	Puppis
Right ascension	06h 48m 59.4s
Declination	−36° 00′ 19″
Distance	34.9 kly (10.7 kpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	9.3
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude	-5.85
Metallicity	${\displaystyle {\begin{smallmatrix}\left[{\ce {Fe}}/{\ce {H}}\right]\end{smallmatrix}}}$ = -1.76 ± 0.14 [1] dex
Estimated age	13.2±0.4 Gyr[2]
Other designations	Melotte 53
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

The cluster is being disrupted by the galactic tide, trailing a long tidal tail.[4]

References

External links

• Media related to NGC 2298 at Wikimedia Commons
• NGC 2298 at Wikisky
• NGC 2298 at Astrosurf
• NGC 2298 at Deepskypedia
• NGC 2298 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images

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