NGC 4230

Rightascension12^h 17^m 09.4^s[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
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

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]

The ESO catalog (and SIMBAD database) misidentify ESO 171-SC14 as NGC 4230.^[4]