NGC 2546
| NGC 2546 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 8h 12.4m |
| Declination | −37° 38′ |
| Distance | 3.3 kly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.3 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 41′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations |
NGC 2546, Lacaille II.4 Dunlop 563, Collinder 178 |
NGC 2546 is a Southern open cluster in Puppis, discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752 from South Africa.
External links
- NGC 2546 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
