NGC 2627
| NGC 2627 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 08h 37m 15s[1] |
| Declination | −29° 57′ 18″[1] |
| Distance | 6,634.2 [1] (2,034 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.4 [1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | NGC 2627, Cr 188, Mel 87 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Pyxis |
NGC 2627 is an open cluster in the constellation Pyxis. Around 15 stars are visible when viewed through binoculars.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "NGC 2627-- Open (galactic) Cluster". Simbad. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ Inglis, Mike (2013). Observer's Guide to Star Clusters. New York, New York: Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 202–03. Bibcode:2013ogsc.book.....I. ISBN 9781461475675.
External links
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