NGC 2259
NGC 2259 is a open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. Some key stats include:
| NGC: | NGC 2259 |
| Type: | open cluster |
| Constellation: | Monoceros |
| V-magnitude (visual): | 10.8 |
| Right Ascension: | 06:38:21.44 |
| Declination: | 10:53:01.00 |
| Major axis: | 6 ' |
| Radial velocity: | 66 km/s |
| Redshift: | 0.00022 |
Right Ascension units = HH:MM:SS.SS
Declination units = DD:MM:SS.SS
PN = planetary nebula