NGC 2252

NGC 2252 is a open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. Some key stats include:

NGC:NGC 2252
Type:open cluster
Constellation:Monoceros
V-magnitude (visual):7.7
Right Ascension:06:34:42.97
Declination:05:21:58.50
Major axis:6.6 '
Radial velocity:9 km/s
Redshift:0.00003

Right Ascension units = HH:MM:SS.SS
Declination units = DD:MM:SS.SS
PN = planetary nebula