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Encyclopedia > NGC 2516
NGC 2516
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Class: VII
Constellation:
Right ascension: 7h 58m 20s
Declination: −60° 52′
Distance: 1.3 kly ()
Apparent magnitude (V): 3.8
Apparent dimensions (V): 30.0″
Physical characteristics
Mass: (105 to 106 M☉)
Radius:
VHB: 14.2
Estimated age:
Notable features:
Other designations: NGC 2516
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters


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