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NGC 4833
Globular cluster · C105 · NGC 4833
Globular cluster in Musca
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NGC 4833 is a globular cluster discovered by Abbe Lacaille during his 1751–1752 journey to South Africa, and catalogued in 1755. It was subsequently observed and catalogued by James Dunlop and Sir John Herschel whose instruments could resolve it into individual stars.
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Key facts
Distance
~19,600 light-years
Apparent mag.
+7.4
Apparent size
8.4′
Best seen with
Binoculars
Catalogue
C105 · NGC 4833
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 105 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as NGC 4833.
- Found in the constellation Musca.
- Within reach of ordinary binoculars under dark skies.
