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Star Cluster

NGC 1851 :
globular star cluster

NGC 1851 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Columba . NGC 1851 is magnitude 7.14*, and is 12' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 1851
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 7.14
      1. Size:
      2. 12'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 05h 14m 06.53s
      1. Declination:
      2. -40° 02' 48.8"

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



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