NGC 2286

NGC 2286 is a open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. Some key stats include:

NGC:NGC 2286
Type:open cluster
Constellation:Monoceros
V-magnitude (visual):7.5
B-magnitude (blue):8.16
Right Ascension:06:47:40.17
Declination:-03:08:51.60
Major axis:5.4 '
Radial velocity:36 km/s
Redshift:0.000119

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