Messier Index/M48
| Messier 48 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (w:J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Right ascension | 08h 13.7m |
| Declination | -05° 45′ |
| Distance | 1.5 kly (460 Pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.5 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 54.0′ |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | NGC 2548 |
Messier 48 (also known as M 48 or NGC 2548) is an w:open cluster in the w:Hydra constellation. It was discovered by w:Charles Messier in w:1771. M48 is visible to the w:naked eye under good atmospheric conditions. Its age is estimated to amount 300 million years.
