NGC 1857

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NGC 1857
Object #60
Object type

open cluster

Other Names

None

Data
Magnitude:7.0

Right ascension:05:20:05.00
Declination:39:19:30.00
Constellation:Auriga
Season:winter

Visibility

Telescope

This very sparse (about 5 star from inside a city) cluster is easy to find on the western side of Auriga.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:01 February 2009 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: T Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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