Messier 50
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| Constellation | Monoceros |
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| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5. 9 |
| Estimated age | 140 Myr |
| Right ascension | 07h 02m 47. 5s |
| Declination | −08° 20′ 16″ |
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| ID | 2378132 |
About Messier 50
Messier 50 or M 50, also known as NGC 2323, is an open cluster of stars in the constellation Monoceros. It was recorded by G. D. Cassini before 1711 and independently discovered by Charles Messier on April 5, 1772 while observing Biela's Comet. It is sometimes described as a 'heart-shaped' figure or a blunt arrowhead.
Messier 50 Photos
