NGC 2360

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NGC 2360
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Canis Major
Right ascension 07h 17m 43s[1]
Declination −15° 38 29[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 7.2[2]
Apparent dimensions (V) 13[2]
Physical characteristics
Other designations Cl Melotte 64,[3] Caldwell 58, Carolines's Cluster[3]

NGC 2360, also known as Caroline's Cluster,[3] is an open cluster in the constellation Canis Major. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 "NGC/IC Project Database". Results for NGC 2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "SEDS Online NGC Database". Results for NGC 2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03. 

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Coordinates: 07h 17m 42s, −15° 38′ 00″


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