The open cluster M 41
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 12 arcminutes across.
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From Washington , M 41 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 3° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
M 41
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Canis Major |
| Magnitude: | 4.50 (V) [3] 4.89 (B) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.39 |
| Right ascension: | 06h45m [2] |
| Declination: | -20°45' [2] |
| Distance: | 710.0 parsec 2314.6 lightyrs [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -4.76 |
Events
| 02 Jan 2020 | – M41 is well placed |
| 01 Jan 2021 | – M41 is well placed |
| 01 Jan 2022 | – M41 is well placed |
| 02 Jan 2023 | – M41 is well placed |
| 02 Jan 2024 | – M41 is well placed |
| 01 Jan 2025 | – M41 is well placed |
| 01 Jan 2026 | – M41 is well placed |
| 02 Jan 2027 | – M41 is well placed |