NGC 2477
Open cluster in the constellation Puppis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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NGC 2477 (also known as Caldwell 71) is an open cluster in the constellation Puppis. It contains about 300 stars,[3] and was discovered by Abbé Lacaille in 1751.[3] The cluster's age has been estimated at about 700 million years.[3]
Quick Facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Right ascension ...
NGC 2477 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 07h 52m 09.8s[1] |
Declination | −38° 32′ 00″[1] |
Distance | ~ 3600 ly[2] (~ 1100 pc[2]) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.8[1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 27′[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Caldwell 71, Cr 165 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Puppis |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
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