ngc 5823 also known as Caldwell 88 is a relatively young open star cluster located in the southern region of the Circinus constellation. Discovered in 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop it stands at a distance of 1192 parsecs from earth. (or about 3888 light years)¹ This Star cluster is easily visible from the southern […]

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