NGC 4372 Observation data (J2000 epoch) Class XII[1] Constellation Musca Right ascension 12h 26m 00s Declination −72° 40′ Distance 18.9 kly (5.8 kpc)[2] Apparent magnitude (V) 7.8 Apparent dimensions (V) 18' Physical characteristics Absolute magvitude -8.52 Mass 7005329000000000000♠3.29×105[2] M☉ Metallicity [ Fe / H ] {\displaystyle {\begin{smallmatrix}\left[{\ce {Fe}}/{\ce {H}}\right]\end{smallmatrix}}} = –1.88[3] dex Estimated age 12.54 Gyr[3] Other designations Caldwell 108