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NGC 103

Coordinates: Sky map 00h 25m 18s, +61° 19′ 00″
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NGC 103 open cluster
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension00h 25m 18s[1]
Declination+61° 21.0′[1]
Distance4600
Apparent magnitude (V)9.8
Apparent dimensions (V)5′
Physical characteristics
Other designationsOCL291
Associations
Constellationcassiopeia
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 103 is a small group of stars partially visible in an 8" amateur telescope under moderately light polluted skies. It is roughly 4600 light years from the Sun.

References

  1. ^ a b "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for Messier 29. Retrieved 2006-12-08.