IC 4651
IC 4651 is an open cluster in the constellation Ara, magnitude 6.9, 9.6′ across.
A 6.9-magnitude open cluster in Ara, about 9.6′ across.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around July, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in June). It can be seen from everywhere south of 40°N and never sets south of 40°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, 5° up from 35°N, 40° up from the equator, 75° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Ara
- Designations
- IC 4651
- Magnitude
- 6.9
- Apparent size
- 9.6′
- Position
- RA 17h 24.8m, Dec −49° 56′ (J2000)
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