Messier 47, also known as NGC 2478, is an open cluster of stars in the constellation Puppis. It was discovered by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Hodierna before 1654 and independently rediscovered by Charles Messier in 1771 and by Caroline Herschel.
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Constellation Discovery Year In the Other Atlases
In Constellation
Also in Divinity Atlas: the constellation this subject lies in.
Sources
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
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2. Wikidata: Messier 47
Messier 47 (Wikipedia)
Messier 47, Wikipedia - lead section, catalogue classification
Messier 47 (M47 or NGC 2422), also known as NGC 2478 is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Puppis.
Messier 47, Wikipedia - lead section, constellation
Messier 47 (M47 or NGC 2422), also known as NGC 2478 is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Puppis.
In Group: Open Clusters, Lead sentence
Messier 47 (M47 or NGC 2422), also known as NGC 2478 is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Puppis.
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