NGC 4463 explained

NGC 4463
Type:	Open Cluster
Epoch:	J2000
Ra:	^[1]
Constellation:	Musca
Names:	Cr 260

NGC 4463 is an open cluster in the constellation Musca. The young planetary nebula He 2-86 is believed to be a member of the cluster.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: SIMBAD Astronomical Database . Results for NGC 4463 . 2007-04-10.
2. 10.1051/0004-6361/201220802. Investigating potential planetary nebula/Cluster pairs. Astronomy & Astrophysics. 561. A119. 2014. Moni Bidin. C.. Majaess. D.. Bonatto. C.. Mauro. F.. Turner. D.. Geisler. D.. Chené. A.-N.. Gormaz-Matamala. A. C.. Borissova. J.. Kurtev. R. G.. Minniti. D.. Carraro. G.. Gieren. W.. 1311.0760. 59576971 .