Open Cluster in Perseus
This is a nice rich open cluster in the center of the constellation Perseus. It can be found about 3 degrees south-southwest of Mirfak (alpha Persei), the brightest star in Perseus.
| Magnitude | 8,4 |
| Apparent Size | 10' |
| Distance (light yrs) | 9,400 |
| Right Ascension | 3:14.7 |
| Declination | +47 14 |
Image details: Exposure times of 24 minutes luminance, and 21 minutes each of red, green, and blue, taken with an SBIG ST-8300M imager and a 14" Meade LX850 telescope at f/5.5.
February 2016