NGC 2479

NGC 2479 is a open cluster located in the constellation Puppis. Some key stats include:

NGC:	NGC 2479
Type:	open cluster
Constellation:	Puppis
V-magnitude (visual):	9.6
Right Ascension:	07:55:06.07
Declination:	-17:42:28.10
Major axis:	6.3 '

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PN = planetary nebula