The NGC 2099 is a open cluster in the constellation Auriga, located about 4,400 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 24.0' and a magnitude of 6.2, it is best observed during winter.

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

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Auriga

Distance

4400 ly

Size

24.0'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.2