NGC 7789
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| NGC 7789 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 23h 57m 24s[1] |
| Declination | +56° 42.5′[1] |
| Distance | 7.6 kly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.7 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 16′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | White Rose Cluster or Caroline's Rose Cluster |
| See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters | |
NGC 7789 is an open cluster[1] in Cassiopeia that was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783. Her brother William Herschel included it in his catalog as H VI.30. This cluster is also known as "The White Rose" Cluster or "Caroline's Rose" Cluster because when seen visually, the loops of stars and dark lanes look like the swirling pattern of rose petals as seen from above.
NGC 7789 in an amateur telescope
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 7789. Retrieved 2007-04-20.
External links
- NGC 7789 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
23h 57m 24s, +56° 42′ 30″
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