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| Object type | Stellar association, open cluster  |
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| Other designations | NGC 3766, The Pearl Cluster, Lacaille III.7, Dunlop 289, Melotte 107, Collinder 248) |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 11 36.1 |
| Declination | −61° 37′ |
| Distance | 5.5 kly |
In visual light (V) | |
| Apparent magnitude | 5.3 |
| Size | 12.0′ |
| Notable features | Easy to view via binoculars or telescope and appears to glisten and sparkle like a pearl |
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NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster, is an open star cluster in the constellation Centaurus, visible in the Southern hemisphere. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752. The Pearl Cluster
See also
External links
- NGC 3766 at SEDS
- The Pearl Cluster
- Astrophotograph Link
- NGC 3766 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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