Collinder 173
Overlaid DSS image of Collinder 173, 120' x 120' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Collinder 173
Cr 173, Lund 424, C 0802-461, OCl 741.0
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 0.6 |
| Size | 370' |
| Right Ascension | 8h 2' 49.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 46° 22' 60" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Description | 4"-pB, vL, scattered, 78*, 6* are mags 6 and 7 |
| Classification | IV 2 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 25, 2015 Camoapa, Nicaragua (map)
15cm f/5 Newtonian, Makaʻiki @ 19x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A very large cluster at about 300' in diameter, there are several loose assemblages of stars around γVel that are visually obvious, the brightest knot is 2° east of γVel, with the 3° field of the RFT the entire area is rich with stars, difficult to see a distinct cluster
Other Data Sources for Collinder 173
Nearby objects for Collinder 173
6 objects found within 120'
| Gamma1 Velorum | Gamma2 Velorum | HD 67582 |
| IS Velorum | O Puppis | Ru154 |
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Collinder 173