NGC 4230

NGC 4230 is a loosely scattered open cluster in the constellation of Centaurus.[1][3] It was discovered by John Herschel on April 5, 1837.[4]

NGC 4230
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension12h 17m 09.4s[1]
Declination−55° 17′ 10″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.0[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)5 × 7[3]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsGC 2820[2]
Associations
ConstellationCentaurus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

The ESO catalog (and SIMBAD database) misidentify ESO 171-SC14 as NGC 4230.[4]

See also

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