Harvard 5 (Cr 258)

Harvard 5 (Cr 258) is an open cluster in the constellation Crux, magnitude 7.1, 6.0′ across.

A 7.1-magnitude open cluster in Crux, about 6′ across.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around April, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in March). It can be seen from everywhere south of 29°N and never sets south of 29°S.

At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 29° up from the equator, 64° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Open cluster

Constellation

Crux

Designations

Cr 258, Collinder 258

Magnitude

7.1

Apparent size

6.0′

Position

RA 12h 27.3m, Dec −60° 47′ (J2000)

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