NGC 3766

NGC 3766
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Constellation	Centaurus
Right ascension	11h 36.1m
Declination	−61° 37′
Distance	5.5 kly
Apparent magnitude (V)	5.3
Apparent dimensions (V)	12.0′
Physical characteristics
Notable features	Easy to view via binoculars or telescope and appears to glisten and sparkle like a pearl
Other designations	NGC 3766, The Pearl Cluster, Lacaille III.7, Dunlop 289, Melotte 107, Collinder 248)
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster, is an open star cluster in the constellation Centaurus, visible in the Southern hemisphere. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751-1752. The Pearl Cluster

See also

• New General Catalogue

External links

• NGC 3766 at SEDS
• The Pearl Cluster
• Astrophotograph Link
• NGC 3766 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images

Coordinates: 11^h 36^m 06^s, +61° 37′ 00″