NGC 2360
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NGC 2360 | |
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "NGC/IC Project Database". Results for NGC 2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "SEDS Online NGC Database". Results for NGC 2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
External links
- NGC 2360 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 07h 17m 42s, −15° 38′ 00″
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