NGC 2250 Basel 7
Mon
☀8.6mag
Ø 27' / 21'

Pakan's 3

< A star cluster on the border between Canis Major and Monoceros, forming the shape of the numeral 3. It consists of a group of ten stars with magnitudes ranging from eighth to ninth. Located approximately two degrees north of θ CMa and three degrees southwest of M50. Named after the Canadian, Randy Pakan.

VIC: Advertisement for an unnamed American fast-food chain in the sky? Along with other surrounding stars, it also reminds me of a loosened brassiere. Suitable for larger telescopes; refractors will enjoy it more than reflectors.

10x50: ★★☆☆☆
15x70: ★★★☆☆
25x100: ★★★☆☆