NGC 4609 | |
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![]() NGC 4609 (taken from Stellarium) | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 12h 42m 18s |
Declination | −62° 59′ 42″ |
Distance | (1223 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.9 |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 5′ |
Physical characteristics | |
Other designations | Caldwell 98, Cr 263 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Crux |

Map showing the location of NGC 4609
NGC 4609 (also known as Caldwell 98) is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Crux.
External links
Media related to NGC 4609 at Wikimedia Commons
- NGC 4609 at WEBDA
- NGC 4609 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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