NGC1663 (Open cluster)

From Fairfield , NGC1663 is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 10° from it.
Name
NGC1663
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Object type
Open cluster
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Constellation: | Orion |
Magnitude: | 14.54 (V) [2] 15.78 (B) [2] |
B-V Color (mag): | 1.24 |
Right ascension: | 04h49m [2] |
Declination: | +13°09' [2] |
Distance: | 700.0 parsec 2282.0 lightyrs [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | 5.31 |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.