NGC2281 - An Open Cluster

Credits: Keith Turnecliff, Long Itchington

NGC2281 is an open cluster of stars and believed to be 640 million years old.

Facts about NGC2281 by Keith Turnecliff

NGC2281 is a sparce open cluster locateds in the constellation of Auriga

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for early February at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.