Open Cluster in Perseus
This is a.large, loose cluster containing a mixture of bright and dim stars in a rough rectangular shape. It is bright enough to be spotted with binoculars, and a nice target for telescopes with a wide-field eyepiece.
| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Apparent Size | 15' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 2200 |
| Right Ascension | 03:31.6 |
| Declination | +37 22 |
| Field of View | 39' x 26' |
Image details: 44 exposures of 30 seconds each, taken with a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/5.9.
December 2024