NGC 3766
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| NGC 3766 | |
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 11h 36.1m |
| Declination | −61° 37′ |
| Distance | 5.5 kly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.3 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 12.0′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Notable features | Easy to view via binoculars or telescope and appears to glisten and sparkle like a pearl |
| Other designations | NGC 3766, The Pearl Cluster, Lacaille III.7, Dunlop 289, Melotte 107, Collinder 248) |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster, is an open star cluster in the constellation Centaurus, visible in the Southern hemisphere. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752. The Pearl Cluster
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[edit] External links
- NGC 3766 at SEDS
- The Pearl Cluster
- Astrophotograph Link
- NGC 3766 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
11h 36m 06s, +61° 37′ 00″
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