Observation by Mazin Younis: Polaris cluster

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Mazin Younis

Observer

Mazin Younis

Observed

2024 May 30 - 23:00

Uploaded

2024 May 31 - 13:52

Objects

NGC188

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Constellation

Cepheus

Field centre

RA: 00h46m
Dec: +85°17'
Position angle: +33°38'

Field size

1°39' × 1°05'

Equipment
  • Sky-watcher Quattro 8 f/4
  • ASI 2600MC Duo
Exposure

6 x 300s

Location

Personal Remote Telescope - Morocco

Title

Polaris cluster

About this image

Often overlooked, this open cluster is less than 5° from Polaris. It features some of the oldest stars in the universe, 6.8 billion years old. Also, unlike other star clusters, it's above the plane of the galaxy. 

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