NGC 2281

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations| References

On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster NGC 2281 (Broken Heart Cluster) in the constellation Auriga.

 

Introduction

The open star cluster NGC 2281 (Broken Heart Cluster) in the constellation Auriga is releatively large and bright.

NGC 2281
Size: 25' x 25' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 1,800 light years (Wikipedia)
Ranking: ---

 

Map

The open star cluster NGC 2194 in constellation Orion (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

Vespera Pro

    

NGC 2281, Apr 14, 2025, 2000p, 30 min

 

NGC 2281, Apr 14, 2025, 2000p, 30 min, photo left processed

 

My Own Observations

Observations April 2025

 

References

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