C50 / Satellite Cluster / NGC 2244

NameSatellite Cluster
Designation(s)C50, NGC 2244
Object Type(s)Open Cluster
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC, Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationMonoceros
Date and Time Observed2024-02-03 17:13:00
InstrumentAskar V 60mm w reducer f4.5-270mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 78.3 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 20m. Exposures 30s@375g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis is the same observation as C49/NGC 2237. It's just there's a beautiful cluster in the hole in the center of the Rosette, and we shouldn't lose sight of it.
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