NGC 7142 | |
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Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Right ascension | 21h 45m 10.0s[1] |
Declination | +65° 46′ 18″[1] |
Distance | ~6,200 ly (~1,900 pc) |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.3[1] |
Physical characteristics | |
Estimated age | Between 3×109 yr and 6×109 yr |
Other designations | Cr 442, C 2144+655 |
Associations | |
Constellation | Cepheus |
NGC 7142 is an open cluster about 6,200 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus.
Due to the observational difficulties NGC 7142 presents, it has been an infrequent topic of research. Current known studies include only work being done at the University of Kansas.