Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Carina (Car)  ·  Contains:  NGC 3114
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Open Cluster in Carina (NGC 3114), Bruno Rota Sargi
Open Cluster in Carina (NGC 3114)
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Open Cluster in Carina (NGC 3114)

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Open Cluster in Carina (NGC 3114), Bruno Rota Sargi
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Open Cluster in Carina (NGC 3114)

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NGC 3114 is an open cluster of stars located in the constellation Carina, situated about 3,000 light-years from Earth. Discovered in 1826 by James Dunlop, it is known for its circular shape and the presence of bright, colorful stars. With an age of approximately 20 million years, this cluster is typical of star-forming regions, where gas and dust gather to form new stars. The study of clusters like NGC 3114 provides valuable information about stellar formation and evolution, as well as helping to understand the physical properties of individual stars within these clusters.

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Open Cluster in Carina (NGC 3114), Bruno Rota Sargi