Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC225 Open Cluster (Sailboat Cluster) i...

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Oct 28 - 20:32

Uploaded

2022 Oct 29 - 10:40

Objects

The Sailboat Cluster (NGC225)

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

33min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC225 Open Cluster (Sailboat Cluster) in Cassiopeia

Title

NGC225 Open Cluster (Sailboat Cluster) in Cassiopeia

About this image

This loose (type III1p) open cluster in Cassiopeia was discovered by Caroline Herschel in September 1783. The faint reflection nebula that shrouds part of the cluster was not detected after a 33min. exposure.

Distance c.2,200ly. Age c.100-150million years. Apparent mag 7.0.

Extensive light cloud, no Moon.

Files associated with this observation

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