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| NGC 2516 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 2516 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 07h 58m 20s |
| Declination | −60° 52′ |
| Distance | 1.3 kly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.8 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 30.0′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 105 to 106[citation needed] M☉ |
| Other designations | NGC 2516, Caldwell 96, Cr 172 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Carina |
NGC 2516 (also known as Caldwell 96) is an open star cluster in the southern sky in the constellation Carina discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752.[1] It is also called Southern Beehive[2][3] or the Sprinter.[4][5]
- ^ Jones, K. G. (March 1969). "The search for the nebulae - VI". Journal of the British Astronomical Association. 79: 213–222. Bibcode:1969JBAA...79..213J.
- ^ Weule, Genelle (2010). "Beginner's Guide to the Night Sky : Summer Sky Tour". abc.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ Ventrudo, Brian (2009). "ESA's 'The "Southern Beehive" Cluster". americaspace.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ Papadopoulos, Leonidas (2014). "ESA's 'Mission: Impossible' Sees First Light: Gaia Opens Her Eyes to the Galaxy « AmericaSpace". americaspace.com. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- ^ Imaging the Southern Sky : An Amateur Astronomer's Guide Chadwick, S., Cooper, I., pg.viii, Pub. Springer (2012)
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