NGC 1746
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 1746, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 1746
Melotte 28, Cr 57, Lund 148, C 0500+237, OCL 452
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Size | 42' |
| Right Ascension | 5h 3' 50.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 23° 46' 4" N |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Description | Cl, P |
| Classification | III 1 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 28, 2011 Hale Pohaku, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 60x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A sparse assemblage of stars about 45' across, not an obvious cluster at anything but the lowest magnifications, the western part is also designated NGC1750 while much of the eastern part is NGC1758
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NGC 1746