NGC 1778

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NGC 1778
Object #59
Object type

open cluster

Other Names

None

Data
Magnitude:7.7

Right ascension:05:08:05.00
Declination:37:01:24.00
Constellation:Auriga
Season:winter

Visibility

Telescope

This sparse cluster (about 8ish stars) is easy to find in a telescope 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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