Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC7209 Open Cluster in Lacerta

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Oct 02 - 21:16

Uploaded

2022 Oct 14 - 15:33

Objects

NGC7209

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector
Exposure

5min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC7209 Open Cluster in Lacerta

Title

NGC7209 Open Cluster in Lacerta

About this image

This loose open cluster in Lacerta was discovered by William Herschel in October 1787.

Distance c.3,800ly. Age c.20million years.

Bortle 7/8. Extensive high cloud.

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