NGC 103

NGC 103 open cluster
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Constellation cassiopeia
Right ascension 00h 25m 18s[1]
Declination +61° 21.0[1]
Distance 4600
Apparent magnitude (V) 9.8
Apparent dimensions (V) 5
Physical characteristics
Other designations OCL291

NGC 103 is a small group of stars partially visible in an 8" amateur telescope under moderately light polluted skies. It is roughly 4600 light years from the Sun.

References

  1. 1 2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for Messier 29. Retrieved 2006-12-08.

External links

Coordinates: 00h 25m 18s, +61° 19′ 00″

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