| NGC 957 | |
|---|---|
 Simulated image of NGC 957 | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 02h 33m 21.0s[1] |
| Declination | +57° 33′ 36″[1] |
| Distance | 5,920 ly (1,815 pc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.6 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 11' |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Other designations | Cr 28, OCL 362 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Perseus |
NGC 957 (also known as Collinder 28) is a loosely bound open cluster located in the constellation Perseus. It has an apparent magnitude of 7.6[1] and an approximate size of 11 arc-minutes. It is young at less than 11 million years old.[2]