NGC 869

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NGC 869
Object #48
Object type

open cluster

Other Names

h Per

Data
Magnitude:5.3

Right ascension:02:19:00.00
Declination:57:07:42.00
Constellation:Perseus
Season:autumn

Visibility

Binocular
Telescope

This open cluster with NGC 884 is the double cluster in Perseus. Easy to find in both binoculars and telescope from inside a city it is worth the look.

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Observations

Observer: Jason Nishiyama Location:Calgary Date of observation:19 January 2009 Observations made:NBT
Visibility: BT Binocular type:10x50 Telescope type:MAK127
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