Berkeley 68
Overlaid DSS image of Berkeley 68, 30' x 30' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Berkeley 68
C 0441+419
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.8 |
| Size | 12' |
| Right Ascension | 4h 44' (2000) |
| Declination | 42° 6' N |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Classification | IV 2 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jan 31, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Nothing notable at the coordinates visually, a line of three 9-10th magnitude stars running northeast to southwest spanning about 13', a small clump of 11-12th magnitude stars 15' southeast is vaguely cluster like to the eye (Is this the reflection nebula GN 04.41.8 with cluster Teutsch 131?)
This appears to be a real cluster with several photometric studies, it also appears to be heaviliy obscured by dust as Archinal relates a note from Skiff.. "Not Visible"
Other Data Sources for Berkeley 68
Nearby objects for Berkeley 68
8 objects found within 120'
| 58 Persei | 59 Persei | BD+40 999B |
| Berkeley 12 | GN 04.41.8 | HD 29096 |
| NGC 1664 | Teutsch 131 |
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Berkeley 68