NGC 225
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NGC 225 | |
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NGC 225 in Cassiopeia | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Cassiopeia[1] |
Right ascension | 00h 43.7m[2] |
Declination | +61° 47′[2] |
Distance | 2143 ly (657 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.0[2] |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 12 arcminute |
Physical characteristics | |
Notable features | Image |
Other designations | C 0040+615 |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
NGC 225 is an open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It was named "The Pommier Sailboat Cluster" by Rodney Pommier, MD.
References
- ↑ R. W. Sinnott, editor (1988). The Complete New General Catalogue and Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Star Clusters by J. L. E. Dreyer. Sky Publishing Corporation and Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-933346-51-4.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 225. Retrieved 2006-05-29.
- http://seds.org/~spider/ngc/ngc.cgi?NGC+225
- http://www.univie.ac.at/webda/cgi-bin/ocl_page.cgi?dirname=ngc0225
External links
- NGC 225 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 00h 43.7m 00s, +61° 47′ 00″
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