NGC 657
In today's world, NGC 657 is a topic that generates interest and debate in different social circles. Since its emergence, NGC 657 has captured the attention of researchers, academics, opinion leaders and society in general. This phenomenon has aroused a wide spectrum of opinions, criticism and analysis, which demonstrates its relevance and impact on people's daily lives. In this article, we will explore different perspectives related to NGC 657, analyzing its influence on various aspects of modern life and its implications in the future.
| NGC 657 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 657 Credit: Sloan Digital Sky Survey | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 1h 43m 23.76s[1] |
| Declination | 55° 50m 24s[1] |
| Distance | 6308 ly (1934 pc[1]) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | ~1 Gyr[1] |
| Other designations | C 0140+556, MWSC 135[2] |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
NGC 657 is an open cluster containing very few stars or a group of stars located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel in 1831.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Kharchenko, N. V.; Piskunov, A. E.; Schilbach, E.; Röser, S.; Scholz, R.-D. (2013). "Global survey of star clusters in the Milky Way". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 558: A53. arXiv:1308.5822. Bibcode:2013A&A...558A..53K. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201322302.
- ^ "NGC 657". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- ^ Ford, Dominic. "The open cluster NGC 657 - In-The-Sky.org". in-the-sky.org. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
- ^ "Your NED Search Results". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
External links
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