NGC 4609
NGC 4609 (also known as Caldwell 98) is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Crux.
| NGC 4609 | |
|---|---|
![]() NGC 4609 (taken from Stellarium) | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 12h 42m 18s |
| Declination | −62° 59′ 42″ |
| Distance | (1223 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.9 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 5′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Caldwell 98, Cr 263 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Crux |

Map showing the location of NGC 4609
External links
Media related to NGC 4609 at Wikimedia Commons- NGC 4609 at WEBDA
- NGC 4609 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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