The open cluster IC 4665
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 24 arcminutes across.
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From Fairfield , IC 4665 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 16° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
IC 4665
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 4.20 (V) [3] 4.49 (B) [2] |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.29 |
| Right ascension: | 17h46m [2] |
| Declination: | +05°38' [2] |
| Distance: | 352.0 parsec 1147.5 lightyrs [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | -3.53 |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 18 Jun 2021 | – IC4665 is well placed |
| 18 Jun 2022 | – IC4665 is well placed |
| 18 Jun 2023 | – IC4665 is well placed |
| 18 Jun 2024 | – IC4665 is well placed |
| 18 Jun 2025 | – IC4665 is well placed |
| 18 Jun 2026 | – IC4665 is well placed |
| 18 Jun 2027 | – IC4665 is well placed |
| 18 Jun 2028 | – IC4665 is well placed |