NGC 3114

NGC 3114
Open cluster NGC 3114 in Carina
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension10h 02m 42s
Declination−60° 06′ 0″
Apparent magnitude (V)+ 4.2
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 215
Associations
ConstellationCarina

NGC 3114 is a sparse open cluster which is projected onto the outskirts of the Carina complex.

Because of the high number of field stars from the disc of the Milky Way, it is very difficult object to study as this contamination makes its size ambiguous.

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