NGC 2547
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 2547, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 2547
Lac III.2, Melotte 84, Raab 71, Collinder 177, Cr 177, Lund 432, C 0809-491, ESO 209-SC018, AM 0808-490, OCL 753
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Size | 20' |
| Right Ascension | 8h 10' 9.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 49° 12' 21" S |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Description | Cl, B, L, lC, st7...16 |
| Classification | II 2 p n |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 9, 2013 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A large 25', bright, coarse cluster, a few dozen stars in sweeps and clumps
Andrew Cooper
Jan 30, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 60x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
An obvious cluster in a rich starfield, several dozen members arranged in clumps and chains over a 20' area
Andrew Cooper
Nov 17, 2009 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 95x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large, bright, a coarse open cluster with members in several bands across a 20' area, probably a more rewarding binocular or RFT object
Other Data Sources for NGC 2547
Nearby objects for NGC 2547
4 objects found within 60'
| 16 Velorum | HD 68161 | |
| PK264-8.1 |
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NGC 2547