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The Jewell Box (NGC 4755) - Crux. A beautiful open cluster composed of many stars. It resembles a V-shaped grouping of jewels with a brilliant red ruby in the centre. A lovely sight.

R.A. 12h 53m DEC. -60* 20' MAG. 4.0 Size/Sep 10' Dist (LY)   RV (km/s)  
DATE SCOPE f EXP GUIDG FILM FOV COMMENTS
14 Jul '02 41cm (16") Meade Starfinder Newt 4.5 5 min Manual Kodak Supra 400 Print 1.0* x 0.8* Poor focus and guiding.

                          

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