NGC 2301, an open cluster located in Monoceros awash in a sea of stars. Estimated age of 168 million years and 2,840 light years away.
NGC 2301
- Constellation: Monoceros
- Right Ascension: 06h 51m 45s
- Declination: +00° 27′ 36″
- Distance: 2,840 ly
- Details
- Category: Open Clusters
- Telescope: EDT 80mm Reftactor
- Camera: ZWO A071 Color