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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 2251 (Herschel 79)

NGC 2251 (Herschel 79) is a open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. NGC 2251 is best viewed during Winter, is magnitude 7.3, and can be viewed with small binoculars.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 79
      1. NGC:
      2. 2251
      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.3
      1. Season:
      2. Winter
      1. RA:
      2. 6h 34.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +8° 22'

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