NGC 2298 is a globular cluster in the southern constellation of Puppis. Discovered by James Dunlop on May 30, 1826, it is probably a former member of the disputed Canis Major Dwarf galaxy.NGC 2298 (seds.org)
The cluster is being disrupted by the galactic tide, trailing a long tidal tail.
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NGC 2298 at Wikisky NGC 2298 at Astrosurf NGC 2298 at Deepskypedia