Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC7235 Open Cluster in Cepheus

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Nov 08 - 19:49

Uploaded

2022 Nov 10 - 12:18

Objects

NGC7235

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

2min.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC7235 Open Cluster in Cepheus

Title

NGC7235 Open Cluster in Cepheus

About this image

This class II3m open cluster in Cepheus was originally discovered by William Herschel in October 1787, and was later designated as NGC7234. However, there was a transcription error in the original co-ordinates, and following John Herschel's 'rediscovery' of the cluster it was designated as NGC7235. See Seligman (https://cseligman.com/text/atlas/ngc72.htm#7234) for the full story.

Apparent mag 7.7. Distance c.9-9,500ly.

Bortle 7/8, Moon full 100%, 15 days old.

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