NGC 4609

NGC 4609

NGC 4609 (taken from Stellarium)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Crux
Right ascension 12h 42m 18s
Declination −62° 59 42
Distance (1223 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.9
Apparent dimensions (V) 5
Physical characteristics
Other designations Caldwell 98
Map showing the location of NGC 4609

NGC 4609 is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Crux.

Coordinates: 12h 42m 18s, −62° 59′ 42″

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