NGC 2567

NGC 2567
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension08h 18m 35.1821s
Declination−30° 38′ 08.161″
Distance5,469 ly (1,677 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)7.4
Apparent dimensions (V)11′
Physical characteristics
Other designationsESO 431-SC 003
Associations
ConstellationPuppis
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2567 is an open cluster of stars in southern constellation of Puppis. It was discovered on March 4, 1793, by William Herschel. It is a young cluster, estimated to be approximately 500 million years old. The metallicity is very close to solar. It is not very populous, containing between 81 and 96 stars.

References

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  6. 1 2 Claria, J. J.; Lapasset, E. (February 1986). "Fundamental parameters of the open cluster NGC 2567". The Astronomical Journal. 91: 326. Bibcode:1986AJ.....91..326C. doi:10.1086/114013.