NGC 188

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NGC 188

Open cluster	List of open clusters
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Class	Open Cluster
Constellation	Cepheus
Right ascension	00h 48m 26s[1]
Declination	+85° 15.3′[1]
Distance	()
Apparent magnitude (V)
Apparent dimensions (V)	15′
Physical characteristics
Mass	{{{mass_kg}}} ({{{mass_msol}}} M☉)
Radius	unknown
VHB	{{{v_hb}}}
Estimated age	{{{age}}}
Notable features
Other designations	Cl Melotte 2[1]

NGC 188 is an open cluster in the Cepheus constellation. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1825. Unlike most open clusters that drift apart after a few million years because of the gravitational interaction of our galaxy, NGC 188 lies far above the plane of the galaxy and is one of the most ancient of open clusters.

[edit] External links

• NGC 188 @ SEDS NGC objects pages

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