NGC 2516
NGC 2516 (also known as Caldwell 96) is an open star cluster in the southern sky in the constellation Carina discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752. It is also called Southern Beehive or the Sprinter.
| NGC 2516 | |
|---|---|
NGC 2516 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 07h 58m 20s |
| Declination | −60° 52′ |
| Distance | 1.3 kly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.8 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 30.0′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 105 to 106 M☉ |
| Other designations | NGC 2516, Caldwell 96, Cr 172 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Carina |
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