NGC 4439
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 4439, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 4439
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.4 | Right Ascension | 12h 28' 26.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 60° 6' 12" S |
| Constellation | Crux |
| Description | Cl, S, * 11...12 |
| Classification | II 1 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 10, 2013 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 60x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
An odd cluster consisting of two opposing arcs of stars, each arc is about 3' long and made up of half a dozen 11 to 12th magnitude stars, another few stars makes up a straight line at the center
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NGC 4439