NGC 3228
Open Cluster NGC 3228
= Collinder 218),
in Vela
| Right Ascension | 10 : 21.8 (h:m) |
|---|---|
| Declination | -51 : 43 (deg:m) |
| Distance | 1.6 (kly) |
| Visual Brightness | 6.0 (mag) |
| Apparent Dimension | 18 (arc min) |
Southern open cluster NGC 3228 was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752
from South Africa.
Astronomical League’s Southern Sky Binocular Club list.
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Last Modification: 22 Mar 1998, 20:20 MET