The Small Cluster Nebula (NGC7129)

Image of the Small Cluster Nebula
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 , the Small Cluster Nebula is visible in the dawn sky, becoming accessible around 03:05 (PDT), when it reaches an altitude of 21° above your north-eastern horizon. It will then reach an altitude of 37° before fading from view as dawn breaks at 05:54.

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Name The Small Cluster Nebula (NGC7129)
Object type Nebula
Other names
The Small Cluster Nebula
NGC 7129[1]
Cr 441[2]
LBN 497[3]
VdB 146[4]
Position
Right ascension:21h42m [1]
Declination:+66°06' [1]
Constellation:Cepheus
Magnitude:11.50 (V) [1]
11.50 (B) [1]
11.50 (P) [2]
Angular dimensions:2.1 arcmin
B-V Color (mag):0.00
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Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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