The open cluster NGC 956
Red-band image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Ashburn (click to change), NGC 956 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 17° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
NGC 956
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Object Type
Open Cluster
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Other Names
Cr 27
Position
| Constellation: | Andromeda |
| Magnitude: | 8.90 (V)[1] |
| Right Ascension: | 02h32m [1] |
| Declination: | +44°35' [1] |
Source