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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 2343 (Herschel 89) - Christmas Tree Cluster

NGC 2343 (Herschel 89), also known as Christmas Tree Cluster, is a open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. NGC 2343 is best viewed during Winter, is magnitude 6.7, and can be viewed with small binoculars.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 89
      1. NGC:
      2. 2343
      1. Name:
      2. Christmas Tree Cluster
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6.7
      1. Season:
      2. Winter
      1. RA:
      2. 7h 8.3m
      1. Dec:
      2. -10° 39'

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