NGC 2362 NGC 2362 in Canis Major Observation data (J2000 epoch) Constellation Canis Major Right ascension 07h 18.6m[1] Declination –24° 59′[1] Distance 4.8 ± 1.6 kly (1.5 ± 0.5 kpc[2]) Apparent magnitude (V) 4.1[3] Apparent dimensions (V) 8′[3] Physical characteristics Other designations Caldwell 64