Messier 50
| Messier 50 | |
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 07h 03.2m |
| Declination | −08° 20′ |
| Distance | 3.2 kly (1 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.9 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 16.0′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 10 |
| Estimated age | 78 million years |
| Other designations | NGC 2323 |
Messier 50 (also known as M 50 or NGC 2323) is an open cluster in the constellation Monoceros. It was perhaps discovered by G. D. Cassini before 1711 and independently discovered by Charles Messier in 1772. M50 is at a distance of about 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It is described as a 'heart-shaped' figure.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Messier 50. |
- Messier 50, SEDS Messier pages
- M50 Image by Waid Observatory
- Messier 50 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
07h 03.2m 00s, −08° 20′ 00″
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