NGC 4609 (also known as Caldwell 98) is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Crux.
| NGC 4609 | |
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NGC 4609 (taken from Stellarium) | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Crux |
| Right ascension | 12h 42m 18s |
| Declination | −62° 59′ 42″ |
| Distance | (1223 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.9 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 5′ |
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| Other designations | Caldwell 98, Cr 263 |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |

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