Messier 48
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| Radius | 11. 5 light years |
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| Constellation | Hydra |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5. 8 |
| Right ascension | 08h 13m 43. 0s |
| Estimated age | 450±50 Myr |
| Distance | 2,500 ly (770 pc) |
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| ID | 2468746 |
About Messier 48
Messier 48 or M48, also known as NGC 2548, is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Hydra. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1771. There is no cluster in the position indicated by Messier.
Messier 48 Photos
