NGC 5823
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| NGC 5823 | |
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| File:NGC 5823.png
NGC 5823 (taken from Stellarium)
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Circinus |
| Right ascension | 15h 05m 44.8s |
| Declination | −55° 37′ 30″ |
| Distance | (1192 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.9 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Caldwell 88 |
File:NGC 5823 map.png
Map showing the location of NGC 5823
NGC 5823 (Caldwell 88) is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Circinus, near (and extending across) its border with the constellation Lupus. It was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826.
External links
- NGC 5823 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
15h 05m 44.8s, −55° 37′ 30″
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