Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391)
Physical Properties
| Name | RA | Dec | Type | vMag | Dim | MD | Dreyer Description | Identification, Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGC 2669 | 08 46 19.0 | -52 56 06 | OCL (II3p) | 6.1 | 14 | 1.046 | Cl, L, P, lC, st 10…13 | h 3140; GC 1701; OCL 768; ESO 165-SC5 |
| IC 2391 | 08 40 18.0 | -52 55 00 | OCL (II3p) | 2.6 | 60 | 0.176 | Cl, co, incl. ο Velorum 3.7 mag | OCL 767; ESO 165-SC4; Omikron Vel cluster |
Finder Chart
The open cluster cluster IC 2391 is located in the constellation Vela. Unfortunately it is not visible from Europe. On 29 January it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
