C79 · globular cluster
NGC 3201
NGC 3201 is a low galactic latitude globular cluster in the southern constellation of Vela.
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Identity & coordinates
Identification
- Primary designation
- C79
- All designations
- C79 · NGC 3201
- Object type
- Globular Cluster
- Constellation
- Vela
- Best viewing
- Winter · Spring
Coordinates & physical
- Right ascension (J2000)
- 10h 17m 36s
- Declination (J2000)
- −46° 24' 43"
- Apparent magnitude (V)
- —
- Distance
- —
Visibility tonight
The science
NGC 3201 is a low galactic latitude globular cluster in the southern constellation of Vela. It has a very low central concentration of stars. This cluster was discovered by James Dunlop on May 28, 1826 and listed in his 1827 catalogue. He described it as "a pretty large pretty bright round nebula, 4′ or 5′ diameter, very gradually condensed towards the centre, easily resolved into stars; the figure is rather irregular, and the stars are considerably scattered on the south".
Summary adapted from Wikipedia · CC-BY-SA-4.0
References
- SIMBAD Not resolved
- NED Fetched May 8, 2026 View in NED ↗
- Wikipedia Fetched May 8, 2026 Read full article ↗
Wikipedia title resolved via designation — fell back to an alternate catalog designation.
1 merge conflict resolved
- coordinates: SIMBAD missing → NED used