M-47 in Puppis

M-46 and M-47 are large open clusters in the constellation Puppis.  The best way to find them is to locate the bright star Sirus.  If you can see Sirus, you will be able to locate M-46 and M-47 in binoculars.   

    Constellation:  Puppis

    Size:  29 arcmin 

    Magnitude:  4.4 

    Number of Stars:  30

    RA:  07h 36m 36s

    Dec: -14d 29m 00s


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Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera & STAR 2000
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure:  10 minutes
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Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
M-5C CCD Camera
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure: 

Link to SEDS M-47 Page

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