Dictionary of Nomenclature of Celestial Objects
(Last update: 11-Mar-2024)

Result of query: info cati Cl Melotte$

Details on Acronym:   Mel
  
Mel (Melotte)
***** Avoid the usage of Mel, prefer Melotte

Details on Acronym:   Melotte
  
Melotte (Melotte)= (Mel)
Write:<<Cl Melotte NNN>>
N: 245
Object:OCl + GCl  (SIMBAD class: Cluster* = Cluster of Stars)
Ref:=1915MmRAS..60..175M
byMELOTTE P.J.
 Mem. R. Astron. Soc., 60, 175-186 (1915)
  A catalogue of star clusters shown on the Franklin-Adams chart plates.
oCatalogue: <Cl Melotte NNN> (Nos 1-245)