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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 869 (Herschel 34) - Double Cluster

NGC 869 (Herschel 34), also known as Double Cluster, is a open cluster located in the constellation Perseus. NGC 869 is best viewed during Winter, is magnitude 4, and can be viewed with naked eye.

NGC 869 is also listed in the Caldwell Catalog as C14.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 34
      1. NGC:
      2. 869
      1. Name:
      2. Double Cluster
      1. Type:
      2. open cluster
      1. Caldwell reference:
      2. C14
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 4
      1. Season:
      2. Winter
      1. RA:
      2. 2h 19.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +57° 9'

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