Collinder 347
Overlaid DSS image of Collinder 347, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Collinder 347
Cr 347, Lund 776, C1743-292, OCl 1039
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.8 |
| Size | 10' |
| Right Ascension | 17h 46' (2000) |
| Declination | 29° 20' S |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Classification | II2m n |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 16, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A distinct clump of brighter stars in a very rich galactic starfield, a couple dozen 10-12th magnitude stars in an area about 5' in diameter, rich, resolved, the gentle glow of Gum70 extendes north from the cluster
Other Data Sources for Collinder 347
Associated objects for Collinder 347
Nearby objects for Collinder 347
6 objects found within 60'
| Collinder 351 | PK358-0.2 | PK359-0.1 |
| Ru130 | Ru131 | Sharpless 2-16 |
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Collinder 347