M46
Magnitude: 6.1
Distance: Aprox: 5,400 light-years
Constellation: Puppis
Number of Stars: Approx: 500
NGC 2438
This planetary nebuala can be seen in the norther edge of the cluster but is unrelated to the cluster.
Distance: Aprox: 3,000 light-years
Constellation: Puppis
Long exposures have shown that this planetary nebula has an extended double halo, while the more easily visible portion probably dates to the death of the red giant in its center.
Taken 2/17/18 in Chiefland Florida by Russell Kille on a CPC 1100 with Hyperstar @ F2 and ZWO ASI294MC Pro camera
