NGC 4230

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NGC 4230
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension 12h 17m 09.4s [1]
Declination −55° 17 10 [1]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.0 [2]
Apparent dimensions (V)5 × 7 [3]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsGC 2820 [2]
Associations
Constellation Centaurus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 4230 is a loosely scattered open cluster in the constellation of Centaurus. [1] [3] It was discovered by John Herschel on April 5, 1837. [4]

Contents

The ESO catalog (and SIMBAD database) misidentify ESO 171-SC14 as NGC 4230. [4]

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References

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