NGC 2451
In this article, we are going to delve into NGC 2451 and find out everything you need to know about it. From its origins to its impact on today's society, through its applications and benefits, we will explore each relevant aspect to offer you a complete vision of NGC 2451. Throughout the next few lines, you will embark on a journey of knowledge that will allow you to better understand this interesting topic. It doesn't matter if you're an expert in the field or just starting to get interested in it, this article has something for everyone. So get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of NGC 2451 and discover all the wonders it has to offer.
| NGC 2451 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 2451 (taken from Stellarium) | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 07h 45m 24.0s |
| Declination | −37° 57′ 00″ |
| Distance | 600 ly (NGC 2451A), 1,200 ly (NGC 2451B) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 45″ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Cr 161 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Puppis |
NGC 2451 is an open cluster in the Puppis constellation, probably discovered by Giovanni Battista Hodierna before 1654 and John Herschel in 1835. In 1994, it was postulated that this was actually two open clusters that lie along the same line of sight. This was confirmed in 1996. The respective clusters are labeled NGC 2451 A and NGC 2451 B, and they are located at distances of 600 and 1,200 light-years, respectively.
References
- ^ a b c d e f Seligman, Courtney. "Celestial Atlas: NGC Objects: NGC 2450 - 2499". cseligman.com. Archived from the original on 1 January 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ Pöhnl, H.; Maitzen, H. M.; Paunzen, E. (April 2003). "On the evolutionary status of chemically peculiar stars of the upper main sequence". Astronomy and Astrophysics. 402: 247–252. arXiv:astro-ph/0303189. Bibcode:2003A&A...402..247P. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20030266. S2CID 7215863.
External links
Media related to NGC 2451 at Wikimedia Commons- NGC 2451 @ SEDS NGC objects pages
- NGC 2451 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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