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NGC 2063 (also OCL 499) is a magnitude +7.3 asterism located in the constellation Orion.

The cluster was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Datchet, Berkshire, on the 26th December 1783. 

Right Ascension 05h 46m 42.0s, Declination +08° 46' 54"



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