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Lambda Centauri:
open star cluster

Lambda Centauri is a open star cluster located in the constellation Centaurus . Lambda Centauri is magnitude 4.50*, and is 15' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Lambda Centauri
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 4.50
      1. Size:
      2. 15'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 11h 36.5m
      1. Declination:
      2. -63° 02'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C100

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



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