Globular Cluster · Musca

C108 NGC 4372

Magnitude
7.2
Season
Spring
Difficulty
Moderate
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RA 12h 25m 45sDec −72.66°0° · N/E orientation
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NGC 4372 (C108) Globular Cluster

Observer's guide

About NGC 4372

NGC 4372 (C108) is catalogued as a globular cluster in Musca. Its J2000 position is RA 12:25:45, Dec -72:39:33, corresponding to 186.4393 degrees RA and -72.6591 degrees Dec. The local catalogue places it about 18,900 light-years away. Its referenced angular extent is approximately 24 by 24 arcminutes.

Observing tips

This is rated as a moderate target at magnitude 7.2. It is associated with spring observing, with midnight placement typically strongest around March. From 52 degrees north its theoretical meridian altitude is about 0 degrees; local horizons and the live altitude chart determine the practical window.

A small telescope under reasonably dark skies is a good starting point; use the live altitude chart to choose its highest point.

What to expect

The SIMBAD classification for the matched source is GlC. A published radial velocity value is 75.3 km/s. The SIMBAD record currently connects it to 331 bibliographic references.

Its roughly 24 arcminute span suits a medium field of view. Use the listed 24 by 24 arcminute extent to check framing, and treat catalogue magnitude as integrated brightness rather than a direct measure of visual contrast.

Sourced catalogue data

Scientific record

Coordinates (J2000/ICRS)
RA 186.439292° · Dec -72.659083°
SIMBAD classification
GlC
Angular extent
24′ × 24′
Position angle
0°
Radial velocity
75.3 km/s
Redshift
0.00025121
Linked bibliography
331 references
Best midnight placement
March
Observable latitude range
-90° to 17.3°

Source: SIMBAD ↗

24-hour altitude profile

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