NGC 1907

NGC 1907
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Auriga
Right ascension 05h 28m 06s
Declination +35° 19 30
Distance 4,500 ly (1380,368 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 8.2
Apparent dimensions (V) 7
Physical characteristics
Radius 12.5 ly
Estimated age 500 million yrs
Notable features Lynga 05 28.0 +35 19 (2000)
Skiff 05 28 05 +35 19.5 (2000)
Other designations C 0524+352, OCl 434

NGC 1907 is an open star cluster around 4,500 light years from Earth. It contains around 30 stars and is over 500 million years old. With a magnitude of 8.2 it is visible as part of the constellation Auriga.

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Coordinates: 05h 28m 06s, +35° 19′ 30″


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