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Open cluster in the constellation Circinus
NGC 5823
NGC 5823
Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension15 05 44.8
Declination−55° 37′ 30″
Distance(1192 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)7.9
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 88, Cr 290
Associations
ConstellationCircinus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
Map showing the location of NGC 5823

NGC 5823 (also known as 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


New General Catalogue 5500 to 5999
Caldwell catalogue
List
See also
Constellation of Circinus
List of stars in Circinus
Stars
Bayer
Variable
HR
HD
Other
Exoplanets
Star clusters
Nebulae
Galaxies
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