The NGC 2168 is a open cluster in the constellation Gemini, located about 2,800 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 30.0' and a magnitude of 5.3, it is best observed during winter.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Very Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Gemini

Distance

2800 ly

Size

30.0'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

5.3