NGC 2244
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| NGC 2244 | |
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 An infrared Spitzer Space Telescope (SIRT) image of NGC 2244. Credit: SIRT/NASA |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Right ascension | 6h 31m 54s[1] |
| Declination | +4° 56′[1] |
| Distance | 5.2 kly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.8[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 24′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Caldwell 50 |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
NGC 2244 (also known as Caldwell 50) is an open cluster in the Rosette Nebula, which is located in the constellation Monoceros. This cluster has several O-type stars, super hot stars that generate large amounts of radiation and stellar wind.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2244. http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/Simbad. Retrieved 2007-04-20.
[edit] External links
- NASA – photo and information on NGC 2244
- Spitzer Space Telescope site – Photo of NGC 2244
- NGC 2244 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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