Messier 47

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Messier 47
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Messier 47

Observation data
(Epoch J2000.0)
Class II,3,m
Constellation
Right ascension 07h 36.6m
Declination -14° 30′
Distance 1.6 kly (490 Pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 4.2
Apparent dimensions (V) 30.0′
Physical characteristics
Mass ( M)
Radius 6
VHB -
Estimated age 78 million years
Notable features -
Other designations NGC 2422


Open Cluster M47 (also known as Messier Object 47 or NGC 2422) is an open cluster in the constellation Puppis. It was discovered by Giovanni Batista Hodierna before 1654 and independently discovered by Charles Messier on February 19, 1771.

M47 is at a distance of about 1,600 light-years from Earth with an estimated age of about 78 million years. There are about 50 stars in this cluster, the brightest one being of magnitude 5.7.

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