NGC 2477 (OC)
| R.A. | Dec. | Size | Mag | SB | Cnt.St | Type | Distance | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07h 52m 09.8s | -38° 32′ 05.1″ | 27.0′ | 5.8 | 12.7 | I3r | OC | -- | -- |
Background
NGC 2477 is a bright (5.8 mag), densely populated open cluster 4,000 light-years away in Puppis. Around 700 million years old, it contains an estimated 2,000 members. The high density gives it the visual character of a loose globular — a delight even at moderate apertures.
My Observing Notes
25-cm (Meade 10-inch LX200, The Coffee Grinder): A particularly enjoyable discovery — densely populated with 100–200 visible stars in a compact circle, resembling a very loose globular cluster.(Friday, April 2025)
30-cm (SkyWatcher 12-inch f/5): Revisited via Southern Gems object 34. With the 35 mm Panoptic this large 25' cluster dominates the FOV with the bright star b Pup marking the bottom of the field. 100–200 stars arranged in waves of chains and arcs — uniform shape and density giving the appearance of a loose globular halo without a core.(Friday, March 2026)
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