Mel 105 (Melotte 105)
Mel 105 (Melotte 105) is an open cluster in the constellation Carina, magnitude 8.5, 5.4′ across.
An 8.5-magnitude open cluster in Carina, about 5.4′ 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 March). It can be seen from everywhere south of 27°N and never sets south of 27°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 27° up from the equator, 62° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Carina
- Designations
- Melotte 105
- Magnitude
- 8.5
- Apparent size
- 5.4′
- Position
- RA 11h 19.7m, Dec −63° 29′ (J2000)
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