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===== NGC 2299 is the same cluster as NGC 2302. JH saw the cluster we now call N2299 only once, and noted its position as uncertain in both coordinates. There is nothing at all at his position resembling his description, which reads, "A coarse cluster, not very rich; 30 or 40 stars; probably only an outlying portion of VIII 39 [NGC 2302]". Aside from the final phrase, this could easily match N2302. Clinching the identity is the offset from the position for NGC 2302: about 50 seconds of time and 7 arcmin, nearly the same as NGC 2338 (which see), found in the same sweep on 19 January 1828. His three accordant observations of N2302 are all in other sweeps. Had the two clusters been seen on the same night, I would not have entertained thoughts about equating the objects. As is, however, I think it's certain that the two numbers refer to the same cluster.

===== NGC 2299 See observing notes for NGC 2302