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 |
New General Catalogue 4500 to 4999 | |
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