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NGC 2269 (als OCL 524) is a magnitude +10.0 open star cluster located 5500 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros.

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 24th January 1784. 

Right Ascension 06h 43m 17.0s, Declination +04° 37' 28"



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