NGC 1817

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Latest revision as of 20:36, 1 February 2009

NGC 1817
Object #56
Object type

open cluster

Other Names

None

Data
Magnitude:7.7

Right ascension:05:12:15.00
Declination:16:41:24.00
Constellation:Taurus
Season:winter

Visibility

Telescope

This open cluster, though easy to find, is very sparse. I viewed about 5-6 stars in it. Look for the open cluster NGC 1807 nearby. With low power both clusters are visible in the same field.

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[edit] Observations

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