NGC 189
| NGC 189 | |
|---|---|
| Observation data | |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Right ascension | 00h 39m 36s[1] |
| Declination | +61° 04′[1] |
| Distance | 3,500 ly (1073.092 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.8 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 3.7′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | unknown |
| Other designations | C 0036+608 |
NGC 189 is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel on 27 September 1783, and independently rediscovered by John Herschel on 27 October 1829.
External links
- NGC 189 @ SEDS NGC objects pages
- NGC 189 at NightSkyInfo.com
- NGC 189 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
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Coordinates: 
00h 39m 36s, +61° 04′ 00″
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