NGC1663 (Open cluster)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From South El Monte , NGC1663 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 0° below the horizon at dusk.

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Name NGC1663
Object type Open cluster
Position
Right ascension:04h49m [2]
Declination:+13°09' [2]
Constellation:Orion
Magnitude:14.54 (V) [2]
15.78 (B) [2]
Distance:700.0 parsec
2282.0 lightyrs [1]
B-V Color (mag):1.24
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):5.31
Visibility from South El Monte

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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