NGC 7243
DSS image of NGC 7243
Overlaid DSS image of NGC 7243, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around NGC 7243

Type  Open Cluster
Magnitude  6.4
Size  21'
Right Ascension  22h 15' 8.6"  (2000)
Declination  49° 53' 51" N
Constellation  Lacerta
Description  Cl, L, P, lC, st vL
Classification  IV 2 p
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
Aug 27, 2006    TIMPA, Avra Valley, AZ (map)
28cm f/10 SCT Gypsy

Large coarse open cluster, moderately well detached from the surrounding Milky Way starfield, a few hundred members arranged in clumps with distinct voids separating, about 20' in diameter and roughly circular

Andrew Cooper
Jul 7, 2002    TIMPA, Avra Valley, AZ (map)
25cm f/10 SCT

Large, bright, sparse, an irregular scattering of stars across the field, the cluster blends into the star field, a few separate clumps make up the structure of the cluster, rich galactic star field surrounds

Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885    Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)

Fine cluster quickly followed by a beautiful field with three pairs.
― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for NGC 7243
Nearby objects for NGC 7243
1 object found within 120'
HD 210715
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NGC 7243