Type | Open Cluster |
---|---|
Magnitude | 7 |
Size | 24' |
Right Ascension | 4h 31' (2000) |
Declination | 43° 43' N |
Constellation | Perseus |
Description | Cl, vL, pRi, lC, st L |
Classification | IV 2 p |
Andrew Cooper
Jan 31, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A large and obvious cluster, coarse, resolved, the most notable feature is a 20' crescent of 9-10th magnitude stars defining the cluster to the north and west
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