NGC 225

NGC 225
NGC 225 in Cassiopeia
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Cassiopeia[1]
Right ascension 00h 43.7m[2]
Declination +61° 47′[2]
Distance 2143 ly[3] (657 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 7.0[2]
Apparent dimensions (V) 12 arcminute
Physical characteristics
Notable features Image
Other designations C 0040+615

NGC 225 is an open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is located roughly 2100 light-years from Earth.

See also

References

  1. ↑ R. W. Sinnott, ed. (1988). The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J. L. E. Dreyer. Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-933346-51-4.
  2. 1 2 3 "NGC 225". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2006-05-29.
  3. ↑ An object's distance from Earth can be determinded using Hubble's law: v=Ho is Hubble's constant (70±5 (km/s)/Mpc). The relative uncertainty Δd/d divided by the distance is equal to the sum of the relative uncertainties of the velocity and v=Ho

Coordinates: 00h 43.7m 00s, 61° 47′ 00″

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