Messier 48
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Messier 48 |
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| Observation data: J2000 epoch | |
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| Class: | |
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Right ascension: | 08h 13.7m |
| Declination: | -05° 45′ |
| Distance: | 1.5 kly (460 Pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | 5.5 |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 54.0′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass: | ( M☉) |
| Radius: | - |
| VHB: | - |
| Estimated age: | 300 million years[citation needed] |
| Notable features: | - |
| Other designations: | NGC 2548 |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
Messier 48 (also known as M 48 or NGC 2548) is an open cluster in the Hydra constellation. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1771. M48 is visible to the naked eye under good atmospheric conditions. Its age is estimated to amount 300 million years.
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