Mel 101 (Melotte 101)
Mel 101 (Melotte 101) is an open cluster in the constellation Carina, magnitude 8.0, 8.4′ across.
An 8.0-magnitude open cluster in Carina, about 8.4′ 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 February). It can be seen from everywhere south of 25°N and never sets south of 25°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 25° up from the equator, 60° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Carina
- Designations
- Melotte 101
- Magnitude
- 8.0
- Apparent size
- 8.4′
- Position
- RA 10h 42.2m, Dec −65° 6′ (J2000)
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