Type | Open Cluster |
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Magnitude | 4.5 |
Size | 89' |
Right Ascension | 0h 4' (2000) |
Declination | 29° 49' S |
Constellation | Sculptor |
Description | 8X42 binocs-vB, vL, scattered, not much CL |
Classification | IV 3 m |
Andrew Cooper
Nov 1, 2008 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
12x36 Canon Image Stabilized Binoculars @ 12x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Open cluster in Sculptor, sparse, large, an east-west chain of stars defines the center of the group, the cluster is not obvious as a distinct object
Kappa1 Sculptoris | NGC 7 | Zeta Sculptoris |
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