NGC 886

NGC 886
The open cluster NGC 886
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension02h 25m 10s
Declination+63° 53′ 35″
Distance5544.67 (1700)
Physical characteristics
Estimated age320 Ma
Associations
ConstellationCassiopeia
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 886 (also known as [KPS2012] MWSC 0186) is a small open cluster located in the constellation Cassiopeia containing between 20 and 30 stars. It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 30 October 1829. NGC 886 is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -9.835 km/s±0.948. It is located approximately 5544.67 light years, (1700 pc), from the Earth.

References

  1. ↑ "NGC 886 - Open Cluster in Cassiopeia | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  2. ↑ "NGC/IC Project Restoration Efforts". ngcicproject.observers.org. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  3. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 850 - 899". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  4. ↑ "NGC 886". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  5. ↑ "WEBDA: Open cluster page". webda.physics.muni.cz. Retrieved 2025-06-05.