M48 • NGC 2548 • Open Cluster

M48 — NGC 2548 — Open Cluster
M48 is a bright and relatively nearby open cluster in Hydra. It contains around 80 stars spread across a wide field, giving the cluster a loose and scattered appearance. The cluster is estimated to be about 300 million years old and lies roughly 1,500 light‑years away.

Object Data

Messier:M48
NGC:NGC 2548
Also known as:Cr 179, Mel 85
Name:M48
Type:Open cluster
Constellation:Hydra
Size:54′
Distance:1,500 ly

Observation Data

Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2019-03-31

Technical Data

Exposure time:IR/UV-sper- 24 x 30 sec
Total: 0.2 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:ZWO ASI 294mc Pro (OSC) (OSC)
Color palette:RGB
Filters:Baader planetrium

Tags

open cluster, Hydra, NGC

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