NGC 2509

NGC 2509 is a open cluster located in the constellation Puppis. Some key stats include:

NGC:NGC 2509
Type:open cluster
Constellation:Puppis
V-magnitude (visual):9.3
Right Ascension:08:00:47.82
Declination:-19:03:01.90
Major axis:4.8 '
Radial velocity:61 km/s
Redshift:0.000203

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