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NGC 2338 (also UGC 4142, MCG 4-19-15, ZWG 118.34, IRAS 07566 +2507 and PGC 22403) is a open cluster located 5870 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros.

The cluster was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflecting telescope at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 19th January 1828.

Right Ascension 07h 07m 43.0s, Declination -05° 43' 00"



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