Caldwell 79
Star cluster in Vela · 16,300 light-years
🔭 Explore Caldwell 79 in the 3D map →| Type | Star cluster |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Vela |
| Distance | 16,300 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 8.2 |
| Apparent size | 9.6′ (arc-minutes) |
| Also known as | C79 · NGC 3201 |
Caldwell 79 is a star cluster (NGC 3201) in Vela — a family of stars bound by gravity. It appears as number 79 in the Caldwell catalogue, Sir Patrick Moore's 1995 list of 109 bright deep-sky objects for amateur astronomers. It spans roughly 9.6 arc-minutes on the sky. At about magnitude 8.2, it shows up in a small backyard telescope.
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