Messier 41
Star cluster in Canis Major · 2,300 light-years
🔭 Explore Messier 41 in the 3D map →| Type | Star cluster |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Distance | 2,300 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 4.5 |
| Apparent size | 12′ (arc-minutes) |
| Also known as | M41 · NGC 2287 |
Messier 41 is a star cluster (also catalogued as NGC 2287) in Canis Major — a gravitationally bound family of stars sharing a common origin. It was recorded by Charles Messier in his famous catalogue of 110 deep-sky objects. It spans roughly 12 arc-minutes on the sky. At about magnitude 4.5, it is bright enough to glimpse with the unaided eye under a dark sky.
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