NGC 5823 (C 88)
NGC 5823 (C 88) is an open cluster in the constellation Circinus, magnitude 7.9, 10′ across.
A rich open cluster on the border of Circinus and Lupus, a fine scattering of faint stars at low power.
When and where to see it
It is best placed in the evening sky around June, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in May). It can be seen from everywhere south of 34°N and never sets south of 34°S.
At its highest it stands below the horizon from 50°N, below the horizon from 35°N, 34° up from the equator, 69° up from 35°S.
Facts
- Type
- Open cluster
- Constellation
- Circinus
- Designations
- C 88
- Magnitude
- 7.9
- Apparent size
- 10′
- Position
- RA 15h 5.5m, Dec −55° 36′ (J2000)
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