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NGC 457 (Herschel 16) - Owl Cluster

NGC 457 (Herschel 16), also known as Owl Cluster, is a open cluster located in the constellation Cassiopeia. NGC 457 is best viewed during Fall, is magnitude 6.4, and can be viewed with small binoculars.

NGC 457 is also listed in the Caldwell Catalog as C13.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 16
      1. NGC:
      2. 457
      1. Name:
      2. Owl Cluster
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Caldwell reference:
      2. C13
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6.4
      1. Season:
      2. Fall
      1. RA:
      2. 1h 19.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +58° 20'

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