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Omicron Velorum Cluster:
open star cluster

Omicron Velorum Cluster is a open star cluster located in the constellation Vela . Omicron Velorum Cluster is magnitude 2.50*, and is 1° in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Omicron Velorum Cluster
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 2.50
      1. Size:
      2. 1°
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 08h 40.6m
      1. Declination:
      2. -53° 02'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C85

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



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