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Star Cluster

NGC 288 :
globular star cluster

NGC 288 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Sculptor . NGC 288 is magnitude 8.09*, and is 13' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. NGC 288
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 8.09
      1. Size:
      2. 13'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 00h 52m 46.37s
      1. Declination:
      2. -26° 34' 58.7"

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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