NGC 2374

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

On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster NGC 2374 in the constellation Canis Major/Great Dog.

 

Introduction

The open star cluster NGC 2374 in the constellation Canis Major/Great Dog is located near the nebula Thor's Hammer (NGC 2359); the Vespera can photograph both together in mosaic mode.

Size: 12' (Wikipedia)
Distance: 4,800 light years (Wikipedia)
Ranking: ---

 

Map

NGC 2374 in constellation Canis Major/Great Dog (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

Vespera

    

NGC 2359 - Feb 20, 2023, 1960s, mosaic, Dual Band Filter

 

NGC 2359 - Feb 20, 2023, 1960s, photo left processed

   

Evaluation of the mosaic with astrometry.org: NGC 2374, IC 468

   

 

My Own Observations

Observations February 2023

 

References

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