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NGC 103

Coordinates: Sky map 00h 25m 18s, +61° 19′ 00″
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NGC 103 open cluster
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension00h 25m 18s[1]
Declination+61° 21.0′[1]
Distance4600
Apparent magnitude (V)9.8
Apparent dimensions (V)5
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 1, OCL291
Associations
ConstellationCassiopeia
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 103 is a small open cluster. It is partially visible in an 8" amateur telescope under moderately light polluted skies. It is roughly 4600 light-years from the Sun.

References

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  1. ^ a b "NGC 103". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2006-12-08.
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