NGC 2516

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NGC 2516
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension 7h 58m 20s
Declination −60° 52′
Distance 1.3 kly ()
Apparent magnitude (V) 3.8
Apparent dimensions (V) 30.0″
Other designations NGC 2516
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Southern open cluster NGC 2516 was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752.