Type | Open Cluster |
---|---|
Magnitude | 7.4 | Right Ascension | 12h 6' 39.6" (2000) |
Declination | 61° 15' 0" S |
Constellation | Crux |
Description | Cl, pL, pC, iR, *10...14 |
Classification | I 3 m |
Andrew Cooper
Feb 10, 2013 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 60x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A distinct cluster in a rich starfield, a group of brighter members at 9+ magnitude embedded in a background haze of unresolved stars, about 5' across
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