NGC 4230

NGC 4230
NGC 4230 imaged by 2MASS
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension12h 17m 09.4s
Declination−55° 17′ 10″
Apparent magnitude (V)9.0
Apparent dimensions (V)5′ × 7′
Physical characteristics
Other designationsGC 2820
Associations
ConstellationCentaurus

NGC 4230 is a loosely scattered open cluster in the constellation of Centaurus. It was discovered by John Herschel on April 5, 1837.

The ESO catalog (and SIMBAD database) misidentify ESO 171-SC14 as NGC 4230.

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