The NGC 2682 is a open cluster in the constellation Cancer, located about 2,700 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 27.0' and a magnitude of 6.1, it is best observed during winter.

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

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Cancer

Distance

2700 ly

Size

27.0'

Season

Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

6.1