NGC 189

NGC 189 is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel on 27 September 1783, and independently rediscovered by John Herschel on 27 October 1829.

NGC 189
Observation data
ConstellationCassiopeia
Right ascension 00h 39m 36s[1]
Declination+61° 04[1]
Distance3,500 ly (1073.092 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)8.8
Apparent dimensions (V)3.7
Physical characteristics
Radiusunknown
Other designationsCr 462, C 0036+608 OCL 301

References

  1. "NGC 189". Archived from the original on 20 January 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2007.


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