NGC 2360

Introduction | Map | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster NGC 2360 in the constellation Canis Major/Great Dog.

Introduction

The open star cluster NGC 2360 in the constellation Canis Major/Great Dog is, according to Stoyan, relatively unknown, but worth it being observed with smaller telescopes.

Size: 8' (Stoyan)
Distance: 6,100 light years (Stoyan)
Ranking: * (Stoyan)

Map

NGC 2360 in constellation Canis Major/Great Dog (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Observations

Observations End of March 2017

• No notes available, probably not looked for...

References

• NGC 2360 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_2360

On this Site

• Sky-Watcher Heritage P130 Information (5" Dobsonian)
• Sky-Watcher Heritage 100P Information (4" Dobsonian)
• GSO GSD 680 Information (8" Dobsonian)
• Sky-Watcher Skymax-102 OTA Information (4" Maksutov-Cassegrain)
• Sky-Watcher Star Discovery AZ GoTo Mount Information