Globular Cluster NGC 3201
Physical Properties
Designation | NGC 3201 |
Type | GCL (X) |
Right Ascension (J2000.0) | 10h 17m 36.8s |
Declination (J2000.0) | -46° 24' 38" |
Diameter | 20 arcmin |
Visual magnitude | 6.9 mag |
Metric Distance | 4.900 kpc |
Dreyer Description | globular, vL, iR, lCM, st 13…16 |
Identification, Remarks | h 3238; GC 2068; GCL 15; ESO 263-SC26 |
Finder Chart
The globular cluster NGC 3201 is located in the constellation Vela. Unfortunately it is not visible from Europe. On 21 February it in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.