NGC 4609
NGC 4609 (taken from Stellarium)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension12h 42m 18s
Declination−62° 59 42
Distance(1223 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)6.9
Apparent dimensions (V)5
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 98, Cr 263
Associations
ConstellationCrux
Map showing the location of NGC 4609

NGC 4609 (also known as Caldwell 98) is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Crux.


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