NGC 2277

NGC 2277 is what appears to be an open cluster in the constellation Gemini. It was first observed on 20 April 1865 by the German astronomer Heinrich Louis d'Arrest.^[2] However, it is simply an asterism formed by several stars in the sky appearing close together.^[2]

Rightascension06^h 47^m 47.0^s[1]

Declination+33° 27′ 05″^[1]

Apparent dimensions(V)0.6′ × 0.3′^[2]

ConstellationGemini

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NGC 2277
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	06h 47m 47.0s[1]
Declination	+33° 27′ 05″[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	0.6′ × 0.3′[2]
Physical characteristics
Asterism[2]
Associations
Constellation	Gemini
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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