NGC 2298

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.^[3]

NGC 2298
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Class	VI
Constellation	Puppis
Right ascension	06h 48m 59.4s
Declination	−36° 00′ 19″
Distance	34.9 kly (10.7 kpc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	9.3
Physical characteristics
Absolute magnitude	−5.85
Metallicity	[Fe/H] = −1.76 ± 0.14[1] dex
Estimated age	13.2±0.4 Gyr[2]
Other designations	Melotte 53
See also: Globular cluster, List of globular clusters

The cluster is being disrupted by the galactic tide, trailing a long tidal tail.^[4]