Jewel Box, Kappa Crucis Cluster (NGC 4755)
Physical Properties
| Name | RA | Dec | Type | vMag | Dim | MD | Dreyer Description | Identification, Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGC 4755 | 12 53 39.0 | -60 21 42 | OCL (I3r) | 4.2 | 10 | 1.976 | Cl, vL, st vB (κ Crucis) | h 3435; GC 3275; OCL 892; ESO 131-SC16; Jewel Box, Kappa Cru cluster |
| NGC 4852 | 13 00 09.0 | -59 36 48 | OCL (II2p) | 8.9 | 12 | 1.330 | Cl, L, pRi, iR, st 10 | h 3449; GC 3335; OCL 894; ESO 131-SC17 |
Finder Chart
The open cluster NGC 4755 is located in the constellation Crux. About 1° northeast of it is the cluster NGC 4852 and between these two is the IAU constellation boundary to the constellation Centaurus. Both clusters are not visible from Europe. On 4 April NGC 4755 is in opposition with the Sun and is therefore highest in the sky at local midnight.
