Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  M 50  ·  NGC 2316  ·  NGC 2323
M50 or NGC2323, John O'Neal, NC Stargazer
M50 or NGC2323
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M50 or NGC2323

M50 or NGC2323, John O'Neal, NC Stargazer
M50 or NGC2323
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M50 or NGC2323

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Messier 50 or M 50, also known as NGC 2323, is an open cluster of stars in the constellation Monoceros. It was recorded by G. D. Cassini before 1711 and independently discovered by Charles Messier on April 5, 1772 while observing Biela's Comet. It is sometimes described as a 'heart-shaped' figure or a blunt arrowhead.

M50 is at a distance of about 3,000 light-years away from Earth and is located near the edge of the CMa OB1 association. It has a core radius of 5.9 light years and spans 17.8 light years.

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M50 or NGC2323, John O'Neal, NC Stargazer

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