Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.

NGC2506 is a mildly elongated open cluster of stars with an estimated age of around two billion years.

Facts about NGC2506 by Keith Turnecliff

At least 94 probable members within the field of NGC2506 have been identified. This includes twelve blue straggler stars.

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