Trumpler 2

Trumpler 2
Trumpler 2 as seen from the Stellarium Software
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension02h 36m 00s
Declination+55° 50′ 00″
Distance2,000
Apparent magnitude (V)5.9[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 29, C 0233+557[1]
Associations
ConstellationPerseus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Trumpler 2 is an open cluster located in the constellation Perseus. It is approximately 2000 light-years from Earth, placing its position within the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy. Although at this large distance, it can be seen with the naked eye, at magnitude 6.[1]

It has a central red star named HD 16068 of spectral type K3.5II-III, and is visually the brightest star of the cluster as seen from Earth.[1]

Trumpler 2's location in the constellation Perseus.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for C 0233+557.


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