NGC 2360
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| NGC 2360 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Right ascension | 07h 17m 43s[1] |
| Declination | -15° 38′ 29″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.2[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 13′[2] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Cl Melotte 64,[3] Caldwell 58, Carolines's Cluster[3] |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
NGC 2360 (also known as Caroline's Cluster[3] or Caldwell 58) is an open cluster in the constellation Canis Major. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783.
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b "NGC/IC Project Database". Results for NGC 2360. http://www.ngcicproject.org/ngcicdb.asp. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ^ a b "SEDS Online NGC Database". Results for NGC 2360. http://spider.seds.org/ngc/ngc.cgi?N2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ^ a b c "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 2360. http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/sim-id?Ident=NGC+2360. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
[edit] External links
- NGC 2360 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
07h 17m 42s, −15° 38′ 00″
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