NGC 3228
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 3228, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 3228
Lac II.7, C 1019-514, OCl 800
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6 | Right Ascension | 10h 21' 22.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 51° 43' 21" S |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Description | Cl, 9 L and a few S st |
| Classification | I 1 p |
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 group at the eastern end of a rich region around Q Vel, bright and obvious, small at 5' diameter, partially resolved
Andrew Cooper
Feb 10, 2013 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A group of 8 brighter stars with a few dimmer members, the brightest about 8th magnitude
Other Data Sources for NGC 3228
Nearby objects for NGC 3228
2 objects found within 120'
| LW Velorum | Ru87 |
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NGC 3228