NGC 1545

Nowadays, NGC 1545 is a topic that has captured the attention and interest of many people around the world. From ancient times to the modern era, NGC 1545 has played a significant role in history, culture, and society. As society continues to evolve, NGC 1545 remains relevant and continues to generate debate and discussion in different areas. In this article, we will explore the importance and impact of NGC 1545, as well as its influence on various areas of daily life.

NGC 1545
NGC 1545
NGC 1545
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension04h 20m 50s[1]
Declination+50° 15′ 12″[1]
Distance2,320 ly (711 pc[2])
Apparent magnitude (V)6.4 [1]
Apparent dimensions (V)23'
Physical characteristics
Estimated age280 millions years
Other designationsCr 49
Associations
ConstellationPerseus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1545 is an open cluster in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 28, 1790.[3] It is located in the north-eastern part of the constellation, a few arcminutes east of the 4.5 magnitude star b Persei, near the equally large and bright NGC 1528 (m = 6.4), which is less than 1.5° towards the northwest. However, it is less dense and rich. The brightest star of the cluster is a K5 III giant star, with 7.1 magnitude, but its membership is questionable. One more 7.9 magnitude star is visible at the north edge of the cluster.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "SIMBAD Astronomical Database". Results for NGC 1545. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
  2. ^ WEBDA: NGC 1545
  3. ^ Seligman, Courtney. "NGC 1545 (= OCL 399 = "PGC 3518640")". Celestial Atlas. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  4. ^ Craig Crossen & Gerald Rhemann (2012). Sky Vistas: Astronomy for Binoculars and Richest-Field Telescopes. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 95. ISBN 9783709106266. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  • Media related to NGC 1545 at Wikimedia Commons


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