NGC 2367 — Open Cluster in Canis Major
Good (45/100)
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1Properties
Magnitude
7.9
Angular Size
5.4′
Cl, S, P, lC
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Position & Identifiers
2How easy to spot?
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| Telescope | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 mm refractor 80mm refr. | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| 150 mm Newton 150mm Newt. | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Celestron C8 (203 mm SCT) C8 203mm | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
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3Visibility
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Best season
Dec – Feb
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4
Eyepiece View
5
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