C8 · open cluster

NGC 559

NGC 559 is an open cluster and Caldwell object in the constellation Cassiopeia.

RA01h 29m 33sDec+63° 18' 05"

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Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: C8
All designations: C8 · NGC 559
Object type: Open Cluster
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Best viewing: Autumn · Winter

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 01h 29m 33s
Declination (J2000): +63° 18' 05"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —

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Visibility tonight

The science

NGC 559 is an open cluster and Caldwell object in the constellation Cassiopeia. It shines at magnitude +9.5. Its celestial coordinates are RA 01h 29.5m , dec +63° 18′. It is located near the open cluster NGC 637, and the bright magnitude +2.2 irregular variable star Gamma Cassiopeiae. The cluster is 7 arcmins across.

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