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Open cluster in the constellation Centaurus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NGC 4230 is a loosely scattered open cluster in the constellation of Centaurus.[1][3] It was discovered by John Herschel on April 5, 1837.[4]
NGC 4230 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 12h 17m 09.4s[1] |
Declination | −55° 17′ 10″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.0[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 5′ × 7′[3] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | GC 2820[2] |
Associations | |
Constellation | Centaurus |
The ESO catalog (and SIMBAD database) misidentify ESO 171-SC14 as NGC 4230.[4]
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