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Messier 48 :
open star cluster

Messier 48 is a open star cluster located in the constellation Hydra . Messier 48 is magnitude 5.80*, and is 30' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 48
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 5.80
      1. Size:
      2. 30'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 08h 13.7m
      1. Declination:
      2. -05° 45'
      1. Messier #:
      2. M48

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



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