Messier 50

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Messier 50
M50a.jpg
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension 07h 03.2m
Declination −08° 20′
Distance 3.2 kly (1 kpc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 5.9
Apparent dimensions (V) 16.0′
Physical characteristics
Radius 10
Estimated age 78 million years
Other designations NGC 2323
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Messier 50 (also known as M 50 or NGC 2323) is an open cluster in the constellation Monoceros. It was perhaps discovered by G. D. Cassini before 1711 and independently discovered by Charles Messier in 1772. M50 is at a distance of about 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It is described as a 'heart-shaped' figure.

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Coordinates: Sky map 07h 03.2m 00s, −08° 20′ 00″

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