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NGC 5823

Coordinates: Sky map 15h 05m 44.8s, −55° 37′ 30″
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NGC 5823
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension15h 05m 44.8s
Declination−55° 37′ 30″
Distance(1192 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)7.9
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 88
Associations
ConstellationCircinus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 5823 is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Circinus, near (and extending across) its border with the constellation Lupus. It was discovered by James Dunlop in 1826.