IC 2395 (Cr 192)

IC 2395 (Cr 192) is an open cluster in the constellation Vela, magnitude 4.6, 6.0′ across.

A 4.6-magnitude open cluster in Vela, about 6′ across.

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 42°N and never sets south of 42°S.

At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 7° up from 35°N, 42° up from the equator, 77° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Open cluster

Constellation

Vela

Designations

Cr 192, Collinder 192

Magnitude

4.6

Apparent size

6.0′

Position

RA 8h 42.5m, Dec −48° 9′ (J2000)

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