Messier Index/M47
| Messier 47 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 07h 36.6m |
| Declination | -14° 30′ |
| Distance | 1.6 kly (490 Pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.2 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 30.0′ |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | NGC 2422 |
Open Cluster M47 (also known as Messier Object 47 or NGC 2422) is an w:open cluster in the w:constellation w:Puppis. It was discovered by w:Giovanni Batista Hodierna before w:1654 and independently discovered by w:Charles Messier on w:February 19, w:1771.
M47 is at a distance of about 1,600 w:light-years from w:Earth with an estimated age of about 78 million years. There are about 50 w:stars in this cluster, the brightest one being of magnitude +5.7.
External links
- Messier 47, SEDS Messier pages
- Messier 47 Amateur Image - Waid Observatory