NGC 659

NGC 659
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension01h 44m 04s
Declination+60° 40′
Distance8.2 kly
Apparent magnitude (V)7.9
Apparent dimensions (V)6.0′
Physical characteristics
Mass105 to 106 M☉
Radius7.5
Estimated age20my
Other designationsNGC 659, Cr 19, OCL 332
Associations
ConstellationCassiopeia

NGC 659 is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783.

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