NGC 4230
Open cluster in the constellation Centaurus
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NGC 4230 is a loosely scattered open cluster in the constellation of Centaurus.[1][3] It was discovered by John Herschel on April 5, 1837.[4] NGC 4230 is situated south of the celestial equator and is more easily visible from the southern hemisphere[5]
Rightascension12h 17m 09.4s[1]
Declination−55° 17′ 10″[1]
Apparent magnitude(V)9.0[2]
Apparent dimensions(V)5′ × 7′[3]
| NGC 4230 | |
|---|---|
NGC 4230 imaged by 2MASS | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 12h 17m 09.4s[1] |
| Declination | −55° 17′ 10″[1] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.0[2] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 5′ × 7′[3] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | GC 2820[2] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The ESO catalog (and SIMBAD database) misidentify ESO 171-SC14 as NGC 4230.[4]