NGC 2516

NGC 2516
NGC 2516
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension07h 58m 20s
Declination−60° 52′
Distance1.3 kly
Apparent magnitude (V)3.8
Apparent dimensions (V)30.0
Physical characteristics
Mass105 to 106[citation needed] M
Other designationsNGC 2516, Caldwell 96, Cr 172
Associations
ConstellationCarina
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 2516 (also known as Caldwell 96) is an open star cluster in the southern sky in the constellation Carina discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752.[1] It is also called Southern Beehive[2][3] or the Sprinter.[4][5]

  1. ^ Jones, K. G. (March 1969). "The search for the nebulae - VI". Journal of the British Astronomical Association. 79: 213–222. Bibcode:1969JBAA...79..213J.
  2. ^ Weule, Genelle (2010). "Beginner's Guide to the Night Sky : Summer Sky Tour". abc.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  3. ^ Ventrudo, Brian (2009). "ESA's 'The "Southern Beehive" Cluster". americaspace.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  4. ^ Papadopoulos, Leonidas (2014). "ESA's 'Mission: Impossible' Sees First Light: Gaia Opens Her Eyes to the Galaxy « AmericaSpace". americaspace.com. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  5. ^ Imaging the Southern Sky : An Amateur Astronomer's Guide Chadwick, S., Cooper, I., pg.viii, Pub. Springer (2012)