NGC 3201
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3201, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3201
| Type | Globular Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Size | 18.2' |
| Right Ascension | 10h 17' 36.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 46° 24' 40" S |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Description | vL, iR, lCM, st 13...16 |
| Classification | X |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 13, 2022 Lawa'i Beach, Kauai, Hawaii (map)
8x42mm Nikon Prostaff 3S Binoculars @ 8x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A small patch 10' in diameter 3° west of t Vel, not resolved, round, no detail
Andrew Cooper
Mar 2, 2019 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Nice globular cluster! large, bright, fully resolved, a loose appearance without a dense core
Andrew Cooper
Feb 10, 2013 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Large at about 15' across, a dense region of 14-15 magnitude stars without a notably compact core, can be mistaken for a rich open cluster
Other Data Sources for NGC 3201
Nearby objects for NGC 3201
1 object found within 120'
| HD 89736 |
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NGC 3201