NGC 2362
Open cluster

NGC 2362

NGC 2362
We don’t yet know how old these photons are.
UV/IR
Date
2025-09-23
Location
36.3857° N, 28.0415° E
Integration
14m (83 × 10s)
Software
ZWO Seestar app
Notes
There was a Greek washing line in the way :D

But the image still came out great!
Plate solve
Centre RA
7h 18m 56.4s
Centre Dec
−25° 00′ 30″
Field
42.8′ × 76.1′
Pixel scale
2.38″/px
Orientation
148.6° E of N
TelescopeZWO Seestar S50
CameraZWO Seestar S50 Camera
RigFamily Holiday Rig
Captured from · Ελλάς
36.3857° N, 28.0415° E · open map ↗

Where to find it

Interactive sky chart centred on 7 18 56.4 -25 00 30, with constellation stick figures overlaid. Locate shows the whole constellation with the target ringed; Field zooms to the close-up. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, click any star to identify it. Imagery: DSS colour survey via CDS Aladin Lite. Constellation figures © Dominic Ford (GPLv3).

Frequently asked questions

What kind of object is NGC 2362?
NGC 2362 is an open cluster.
What are the coordinates of NGC 2362?
NGC 2362 sits at right ascension 07h 18m 56s and declination −25° 00′ 30″ (J2000).
When is the best time to photograph NGC 2362?
NGC 2362 rides highest in the evening sky around January, reaching about 11° above the horizon from around 54°N.
What equipment was used to photograph NGC 2362?
This image of NGC 2362 was captured with ZWO Seestar S50 and ZWO Seestar S50 Camera.
How much exposure time went into this image?
This image of NGC 2362 represents 14m (83 × 10s) of total integration time.