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Proper Name	None
Bayer Designation	None
Flamsteed Number	None
HR (BSC)	3960
HD	87283
Other Designations	NGC 3114 48
Constellation	Carina
Right Ascension	10h 2m 0s
Declination	-60° 25' 15"
Distance	c. 3,300 light years c. 1,000 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +5.94 Absolute: -4.10
Spectral Class	F0II bright yellow bright giant
Optimum Visibility	March (Usually visible from southern latitudes)

The highly luminous bright giant HR 3960 lies westward of the extensive Eta Carinae Nebula. It falls on the southern fringes of the open cluster Collinder 215 (or NGC 3114), hence its alternative designation of 'NGC 3114 48'. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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