NGC 2423

NGC 2423 is an open cluster in Puppis. It was discovered on March 19, 1786 by William Herschel. It contains 50-60 stars.^[2] NGC 2423-3 is a red giant star contained in the cluster. It is located near Messier 47 and Messier 46. NGC 2423 has no actual connection to either of these, being located 943 parsecs away from M 47.^[3]

Rightascension07^h 37^m 06.7^s

Declination−13° 52′ 17″

Distance2,498 ly (766.0 pc)

Apparent magnitude(V)6.7

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NGC 2423
NGC 2423, seen in 2025
Observation data
Right ascension	07h 37m 06.7s
Declination	−13° 52′ 17″
Distance	2,498 ly (766.0 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	6.7
Absolute magnitude (V)	−2.72[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	11.7'
Physical characteristics
Radius	15
Other designations	h 3090, GC 1552, OCL 592
Associations
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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