General information
NGC2546 is the open cluster at magnitude 6 that is placed in Puppis constellation and has apparent size of 41 angular minute.
Because of low brightness and large angular size, cluster is available for observations through a 5-inch telescope.
Information for observations
Tonight, 2024-04-19, cluster NGC2546 will become observable at southwest as the dusk sky fades, 2° above your horizon, at 21:53. At this time, the object will be at its highest elevation. At 22:16 the object will sink below the horizon at southwest.
NGC2546 on the sky map
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Object type | Open Cluster |
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Constellation | Puppis |
Magnitude | 6 |
Apparent size | 41' |
Right ascension | 8h 12m 15s |
Declination | -37° 35′ 42″ |
Catalogues
Messier |
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New General Catalogue (NGC) | NGC2546 |
International Catalogue (IC) |
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