The open cluster C 1
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 14 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), C 1 is very well placed – it is close enough to the north celestial pole that it is high above the horizon all night.
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Name
C 1
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Cepheus |
| Brightness (V): | Mag 8.1 |
| Right Ascension: | 00h43m |
| Declination: | +85°19' |
| Distance: | 2.0 kpc 6.7 klyr |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -3.46 |