NGC 5823

NGC 5823
NGC 5823 Credit: DECaPS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	15^h 05^m 44.8^s
Declination	−55° 37′ 30″
Distance	(1192 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)	7.9
Physical characteristics
Other designations	Caldwell 88, Cr 290
Associations
Constellation	Circinus

Map showing the location of NGC 5823

NGC 5823 (also known as Caldwell 88) is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Circinus, near (and extending across) its border with the constellation Lupus. It was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826.

External links

• Media related to NGC 5823 at Wikimedia Commons
• NGC 5823 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images