Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391)
Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391) is an open cluster in the constellation Vela, magnitude 2.5, 50′ across.
A large, bright open cluster around Omicron Velorum, visible to the naked eye and best in binoculars.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around February, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in January). It can be seen from everywhere south of 37°N and never sets south of 37°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 2° up from 35°N, 37° up from the equator, 72° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Vela
- Designations
- IC 2391, C 85, Cr 191, Collinder 191
- Magnitude
- 2.5
- Apparent size
- 50′
- Position
- RA 8h 40.5m, Dec −53° 2′ (J2000)
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