NGC 2588

NGC 2588 is a open cluster located in the constellation Puppis. Some key stats include:

NGC:NGC 2588
Type:open cluster
Constellation:Puppis
V-magnitude (visual):11.8
Right Ascension:08:23:09.57
Declination:-32:58:30.60
Major axis:3.9 '

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PN = planetary nebula