The Perseus Double Cluster (Open Cluster)
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 14 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), Perseus Double Cluster will become visible at around 20:55 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 22° above your north-western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, becoming tricky to observe after 21:46 when it dips 17° above your north-western horizon.
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Name
Perseus Double Cluster
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Position
| Constellation: | Perseus |
| Brightness (V mag): | 3.70 |
| B-V Color (mag): | 0.60 |
| Right Ascension: | 02h18m |
| Declination: | +57°07' |
| Distance: | 2.1 kpc 6.8 klyr |
Derived Quantities
| Absolute Mag (V): | -7.89 |
Events
| 26 Oct 2018 | – NGC 869 is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2019 | – NGC 869 is well placed |
| 25 Oct 2020 | – NGC 869 is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2021 | – NGC 869 is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2022 | – NGC 869 is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2023 | – NGC 869 is well placed |
| 25 Oct 2024 | – NGC 869 is well placed |
| 26 Oct 2025 | – NGC 869 is well placed |