NGC 2546
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| Open cluster | List of open clusters |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) |
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| Constellation | |
| Right ascension | 8h 12.4m |
| Declination | −37° 38′ |
| Distance | 3.3 kly () |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.3 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 41″ |
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| Other designations | NGC 2546, Lacaille II.4 Dunlop 563, Collinder 178 |
NGC 2546 is a Southern open cluster in Puppis, discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752 from South Africa.
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