Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC659 Open Cluster in Cassiopeia

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Jan 02 - 17:55

Uploaded

2023 Jan 03 - 15:40

Objects

NGC659

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Constellation

Cassiopeia

Field centre

RA: 01^h44^m
Dec: +60°39'
Position angle: -102°50'

Field size

0°36' × 0°27'

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

30mins.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC659 Open Cluster in Cassiopeia

Title

NGC659 Open Cluster in Cassiopeia

About this image

NGC659 is a type III1p open cluster in Cassiopeia. It was discovered by Caroline or William Herschel.

Distance c.8,200ly. Age c.20million years.

Bortle 7/8. Moon waxing gibbous, 85%, 11 days.

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