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Trumpler 15
Open cluster in the constellation Carina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trumpler 15 is an open cluster in the constellation Carina that lies on the outskirts of the Carina Nebula.[3] Estimated ages of the stars in Trumpler 15 suggest that the cluster is slightly older than its sibling clusters Trumpler 14 and 16.[4]
Quick Facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Right ascension ...
Trumpler 15 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 10h 44m 43s[1] |
Declination | −59° 22.0′[1] |
Distance | 8,600 light-years (2,600[2] parsecs) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.0[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Cr 231, C 1042-591 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Carina |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
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