NGC 2244

NGC 2244
An infrared Spitzer Space Telescope (SIRT) image of NGC 2244. Credit: SIRT/NASA
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation	Monoceros
Right ascension	6h 31m 54s[1]
Declination	+4° 56′[1]
Distance	5.2 kly
Apparent magnitude (V)	4.8[1]
Apparent dimensions (V)	24′
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Caldwell 50
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2244 (also known as Caldwell 50) is an open cluster in the Rosette Nebula, which is located in the constellation Monoceros. This cluster has several O-type stars, super hot stars that generate large amounts of radiation and stellar wind.

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2244. http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/Simbad. Retrieved 2007-04-20. 

External links

• NASA – photo and information on NGC 2244
• Spitzer Space Telescope site – Photo of NGC 2244
• NGC 2244 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images