NGC 5823 (also known as Caldwell 88) is an open cluster in the southern constellation of Circinus, near (and extending across) its border with the constellation Lupus. It was discovered by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop in 1826.

NGC 5823
NGC 5823
Credit: DECaPS
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, Cr 290
Associations
ConstellationCircinus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters
Map showing the location of NGC 5823
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