NGC 225

NGC 225
NGC 225 in Cassiopeia
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension00h 43.7m
Declination+61° 47
Distance2200 ly (676 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)7.0
Apparent dimensions (V)12 arcminute
Physical characteristics
Image
Other designationsCr 7, C 0040+615
Associations
ConstellationCassiopeia

NGC 225 is an open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is located roughly 2,200 light-years from Earth. It is about 100 to 150 million years old.

The binary fraction, or the fraction of stars that are multiple stars, is 0.52.