NGC457

NGC457

NGC457

NGC457 (also designated Caldwell 13, and known as the Dragonfly Cluster, E.T. Cluster, Owl Cluster, Kachina Doll Cluster or Phi Cassiopeia Cluster) is an open star cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia.

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It was discovered by William Herschel on August 18, 1780, with a 6.2 inch reflector telescope, and catalogued as VII 42.

Personal reflections and information
One of my personal favourites. Easy to find.

Observation Log Information
Log Index:1175
Session:315
Date:2016-08-04
Equipment:110mmDoublet EP APO – PF Canon 60D
Location:BCMKSP

Keywords: NGC 457, 110 Finest NGCs, Owl Cluster, open cluster, Cassiopeia

February 4, 2024
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