Credits: Sloan Digital Sky Survey.

NGC2360 is an open cluster of stars which was discovered on 26th February 1783 by Caroline Herschel, hence the name.

Facts about NGC2360 by Keith Turnecliff

The age of this cluster has been estimated at 2.2 billion years. It is located 3,700 light years from Earth.

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.