The open cluster NGC 1220
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Seattle , NGC 1220 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 19° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
NGC 1220
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Perseus |
| Magnitude: | 11.80 (V) [3] |
| Right ascension: | 03h11m [2] |
| Declination: | +53°20' [2] |
| Distance: | 1.8 kpc 5.9 klyr [1] |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute mag (V): | 0.52 |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.