NGC 2516
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NGC 2516 (also known as Caldwell 96) is an open star cluster in the southern sky in the constellation Carina discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752.[1] It is also called Southern Beehive[2][3] or the Sprinter.[4][5]
Quick Facts Observation data (J2000.0 epoch), Right ascension ...
NGC 2516 | |
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Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 07h 58m 20s |
Declination | −60° 52′ |
Distance | 1.3 kly |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.8 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 30.0′ |
Physical characteristics | |
Mass | 105 to 106[citation needed] M☉ |
Other designations | NGC 2516, Caldwell 96, Cr 172 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Carina |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
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