NGC 2567
| NGC 2567 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 08h 18m 35.1821s |
| Declination | −30° 38′ 08.161″ |
| Distance | 5,469 ly (1,677 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.4 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 11′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | ESO 431-SC 003 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Puppis |
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.
