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Messier 47 :
open star cluster

Messier 47 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Puppis . Messier 47 is magnitude 4.40*, and is 25' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 47
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 4.40
      1. Size:
      2. 25'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 07h 36.6m
      1. Declination:
      2. -14° 30'
      1. Messier #:
      2. M47

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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