NGC 225

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NGC 225

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

  1. 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. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 225. Retrieved 2006-05-29. 

External links

Coordinates: 00h 43.7m 00s, +61° 47′ 00″

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