NGC 2301

Attractive winter cluster.

Monoceros

Tonight

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

Vespera fit

ModeNative

FilterBroadband

DifficultyEasy

Facts

Magnitude6

Size12 × 12′

Distance2,800 ly

RA / Dec6.86 h / 0.46°

About

Attractive winter cluster.