NGC 869

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