The Spiral Cluster (Open Cluster)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 22 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), Spiral Cluster 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
Spiral Cluster
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Perseus |
| Brightness (V mag): | 5.20 |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.17 |
| Right Ascension: | 02h42m |
| Declination: | +42°44' |
| Distance: | 499.0 parsec 1626.7 lightyears |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -3.29 |