NGC 1528

NGC 1528
NGC 1528 Open Cluster
NGC 1528 Open Cluster
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension04h 15m 30.72s[1]
Declination+51° 13′ 04.8″[1]
Distance3,110 ± 500 ly (954 ± 154 pc)[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)6.4[3]
Apparent dimensions (V)23'
Physical characteristics
Estimated age110 Ma[2]
Other designationsCr 47
Associations
ConstellationPerseus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1528 is an open cluster in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1790. It is located in the north-eastern part of the constellation, just under 3 degrees north of μ Persei. Less than 1.5° to the southeast is the open cluster NGC 1545 (m = 6.2). The NGC 1528 is clearly visible with 10x50 binoculars. 165 stars are recognised as members of NGC 1528, the brightest of which has apparent magnitude 8.7.[4]

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