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Caldwell 58
Caldwell 58
Credit: NASA, ESA

C58

Caldwell 58 (NGC 2360) is a open cluster located within the constellation Canis Major.

C58 is best viewed during Winter, is magnitude 7.2*, and can be viewed with binoculars. It is 13' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) in size.

      1. Name:
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. NGC:
      2. 2360
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 7.2
      1. Viewing:
      2. binoculars
      1. Size:
      2. 13'
      1. RA:
      2. 07 17.8
      1. Dec:
      2. -15 37'
      1. Season:
      2. Winter


    * The naked eye can see up to magnitude 8 objects under ideal dark sky conditions.