NGC 3114
Open cluster in the constellation Carina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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NGC 3114 is a sparse open cluster which is projected onto the outskirts of the Carina complex.[2]
Quick Facts Observation data (J2000 epoch), Right ascension ...
NGC 3114 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 10h 02m 42s[1] |
Declination | −60° 06′ 0″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | + 4.2[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Cr 215 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Carina |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
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Because of the high number of field stars from the disc of the Milky Way, it is very difficult object to study[2] as this contamination makes its size ambiguous.