NGC 2241

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NGC 2241
NGC 2241 legacy dr10.jpg
NGC 2241 with the legacy surveys
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension 06h 22m 53.3s
Declination −68° 55 29
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 57-SC79
Associations
Constellation Dorado
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2241 is an open cluster in the constellation Dorado. [1] Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, it was discovered by John Herschel on January 31, 1835. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Celestial Atlas". Courtney Seligman. Retrieved 2015-06-02.