Mel 72 (Melotte 72)
Mel 72 (Melotte 72) is an open cluster in the constellation Monoceros, magnitude 10.1, 7.5′ across.
A 10.1-magnitude open cluster in Monoceros, about 7.5′ 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 79°N and never sets south of 79°S.
At its highest it stands 29° up from 50°N, 44° up from 35°N, 79° up from the equator, 66° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Monoceros
- Designations
- Melotte 72
- Magnitude
- 10.1
- Apparent size
- 7.5′
- Position
- RA 7h 28.6m, Dec −10° 42′ (J2000)
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