NGC 2281

Bright nearby cluster.

Auriga

Tonight

Not ranked for tonight — it may stay below the useful altitude window.

Vespera fit

ModeNative

FilterBroadband

DifficultyEasy

Facts

Magnitude5.4

Size15 × 15′

Distance1,500 ly

RA / Dec6.803 h / 41.08°

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Bright nearby cluster.