NGC 4815 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 12h 58m 01s[1] |
Declination | −64° 57′ 36″[1] |
Distance | 10,040 ly (3,079 pc[2]) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.6 [1] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 7'[3] |
Physical characteristics | |
Mass | 880 ±230[4] M☉ |
Estimated age | 400 million years[3] |
Other designations | Cr 265, VDBH 142 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Musca |
NGC 4815 is an open cluster in the constellation Musca. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1834. It is located approximately 10,000 light years away from Earth.