Coma Berenices Cluster
Overlaid DSS image of Coma Berenices Cluster, 120' x 120' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Coma Berenices Cluster
Coarse Hair
Melotte 111, Mel 111, Collinder 256, Cr 256, Lund 613, C 1222+263, OCl 558.0
Melotte 111, Mel 111, Collinder 256, Cr 256, Lund 613, C 1222+263, OCl 558.0
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 1.8 |
| Size | 275' |
| Right Ascension | 12h 25' 6.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 6' 0" N |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Description | 10X50-eB, eL, nRi, nC, 32* in arrowhead shape |
| Classification | II 3 p |
Observing Notes
Rev. T.W. Webb
May 19, 1885 Hardwick, Herefordshire, England (map)
A gathering of stars which obviously requires distance only to become a nebula to the naked eye― Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes, T. W. Webb, 1917
Other Data Sources for Coma Berenices Cluster
Nearby objects for Coma Berenices Cluster
36 objects found within 60'
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Coma Berenices Cluster