NGC 2251
NGC 2251 is a open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. Some key stats include:
| NGC: | NGC 2251 |
| Type: | open cluster |
| Constellation: | Monoceros |
| V-magnitude (visual): | 7.3 |
| B-magnitude (blue): | 7.69 |
| Right Ascension: | 06:34:38.48 |
| Declination: | 08:21:59.00 |
| Major axis: | 5.7 ' |
| Radial velocity: | 25 km/s |
| Redshift: | 0.000082 |
Right Ascension units = HH:MM:SS.SS
Declination units = DD:MM:SS.SS
PN = planetary nebula