NGC 1528

NGC 1528
NGC 1528 Open Cluster
NGC 1528 (open cluster on the left) and nearby SH2-209 (nebula on the right)
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension04h 15m 30.72s
Declination+51° 13′ 04.8″
Distance3,110 ± 500 ly (954 ± 154 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)6.4
Apparent dimensions (V)18′
Physical characteristics
Estimated age110 Ma
Other designationsNGC 1528, Cr 47
Associations
ConstellationPerseus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1528 is an open cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Perseus. It was discovered by the German-British astronomer William Herschel in 1790. This cluster is located in the north-eastern part of the constellation, just under 3 degrees north of μ Persei. Less than 1.5° to the southeast is the open cluster NGC 1545 (m = 6.2). The NGC 1528 is clearly visible with 10x50 binoculars. 165 stars are recognised as members of NGC 1528, the brightest of which has apparent magnitude 8.7.

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References

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