Observation by Alan Thomas: NGC1931 Open Cluster in Auriga

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2023 Feb 13 - 23:32

Uploaded

2023 Feb 22 - 16:22

Objects

NGC1931

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 05h31m
Dec: +34°14'
Position angle: -134°36'

Field size

0°36' × 0°27'

Equipment
  • Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector
Exposure

20mins.

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

NGC1931 Open Cluster in Auriga

Title

NGC1931 Open Cluster in Auriga

About this image

This open cluster and surrounding emission nebula was discovered by William Herschel in February 1793.

Distance c.7,000ly. Apparent mag. 10.1.

Bortle 7/8, murky skies!

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