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NGC2232, an open cluster in Monoceros

A map of the star field. Magnitudes are given without a decimal point, e.g. 67 is to be interpreted as magnitude 6.7.

Data (Janes, Duke, and Lynga, 1987)

RA 06 27

dec -04 45

total magnitude 3.9 (Harrington)

NGC number 2232

Trumpler class III 2 p

angular diameter 45'

distance 360 pc

age (Myr) 41

observed stars 43

earliest sp. class B3

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	A map of the star field. Magnitudes are given without a decimal point, e.g. 67 is to be interpreted as magnitude 6.7.

Data (Janes, Duke, and Lynga, 1987)
RA	06 27
dec	-04 45
total magnitude	3.9 (Harrington)
NGC number	2232
Trumpler class	III 2 p
angular diameter	45'
distance	360 pc
age (Myr)	41
observed stars	43
earliest sp. class	B3