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On this page I collect my observations of the globular star Cluster NGC 2423 in the constellation Puppis.
When I take a mosaic of M 46 and M 47 with the Vespera (Pro), the open star clusters NGC 2423 and NGC 2425 (both Puppis) also appear in the photo. NGC 2423 is located north of M 47.
M 46 (NGC 2437) |
NGC 2438 |
NGC 2423 | NGC 2425 | |||
| Size: 20' x 15' (Stoyan) Distance: 4,900 light years (div.) Rating: *** |
Size: 1.1' (Stoyan) Distance: 2,400 light years (Wikipedia DE) Rating: * |
Size: 12' (Wikipedia) Distance: 2,500 light years (Wikipedia) Rating: --- |
Size: 5' (Wikipedia) Distance: 11,100 light years (Wikipedia) Rating: --- |
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CRL 5237 (OH 231.8+4.2) |
M 47 (NGC 2422 = NGC 2478) |
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| Size: 30" (Stoyan APN) Distance: 4,200 light years (Stoyan) Rating: --- |
Size: 30' x 20' (Stoyan) Distance: 1,800 light years Rating: *** |
M 46 (left) and M 47 (right) in the constellation Puppis (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)
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NGC 2419 - Feb 20, 2021 |
NGC 2419 - Feb 20, 2021 |
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NGC 2419 - Feb 20, 2021, photo on top processed |
NGC 2419 - Feb 20, 2021, photo on top processed |
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M 46/NGC 2438 and M 47 with NGC 2425 and NGC 2423 - Feb 13, 2023, original, mosaic, 3150s |
Ditto, evaluation with nova.astrometry.net |
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NGC 2423, M 46, M 47 and more - Feb 26, 2025, 2000, mosaic, 35:40 min |
NGC 2423, M 46, M 47 and more - Feb 26, 2025, 2000, mosaic, 35:40 min, processed |
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Ditto, evaluation with nova.astrometry.net |
NGC 2423, section from the photo on top - 1500, processed |
