NGC 110

NGC 110 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It was discovered by the English astronomer John Herschel on October 29, 1831.[2]

NGC 110
Observation data
ConstellationCassiopeia
Right ascension00h 27m 25.2s[1]
Declination+71° 25 19[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)9.0[2]
Apparent dimensions (V)20[2]
Physical characteristics

It is unknown if the members are physically related, or if the cluster exists at all. It is barely visible against the background sky, and the two dozen member stars seem to be at various distances.[2] If the cluster does exist, it is at least 2,000 light years away.

References

  1. "NGC 110". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  2. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 100 - 149". cseligman.com. Retrieved 26 June 2017.


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