IC 2581

IC 2581 is an open cluster in the constellation Carina, magnitude 4.3, 6.0′ across.

A 4.3-magnitude open cluster in Carina, about 6′ across.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around March, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in February). It can be seen from everywhere south of 32°N and never sets south of 32°S.

At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 32° up from the equator, 67° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Open cluster

Constellation

Carina

Designations

IC 2581

Magnitude

4.3

Apparent size

6.0′

Position

RA 10h 27.5m, Dec −57° 37′ (J2000)

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