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NGC 3201
Globular cluster · C79 · NGC 3201
Globular cluster in Vela
Photo: ESO · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
NGC 3201 is a low galactic latitude globular cluster in the southern constellation of Vela. It has a very low central concentration of stars. This cluster was discovered by James Dunlop on May 28, 1826 and listed in his 1827 catalogue. He described it as "a pretty large pretty bright round nebula, 4′ or 5′ diameter, very gradually condensed towards the centre, easily resolved into stars; the figure is rather irregular, and the stars are considerably scattered on the south".
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Key facts
Distance
~17,000 light-years
Apparent mag.
+6.8
Apparent size
9.6′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
C79 · NGC 3201
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 79 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 3201.
- Found in the constellation Vela.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
