NGC 2202

NGC 2202^[2][3][4] is an open cluster in the constellation Orion. The object was discovered in 1825 by the German-Russian astronomer Friedrich Georg Wilhelm von Struve.

Rightascension06^h 16^m 54.0^s[1]

Declination+06° 00′ 00″^[1]

Distance2,900 ly (900 pc)^[1]

Apparent dimensions(V)7.2′^[1]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Right ascension ...

NGC 2202
NGC 2202 (Pan-STARRS)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	06h 16m 54.0s[1]
Declination	+06° 00′ 00″[1]
Distance	2,900 ly (900 pc)[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	7.2′[1]
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation	Orion
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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