The Alpha Persei Cluster (Melotte 20)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , the Alpha Persei Cluster is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:54 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 41° above the north-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:00.

Name The Alpha Persei Cluster (Melotte 20)
Object type Open cluster
Other names
The Alpha Persei Cluster
Mel 20[1]
Position
Right ascension:03h20m [1]
Declination:+48°10' [1]
Constellation:Perseus
Magnitude:1.20 (V) [1]

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