NGC 1348

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NGC 1348
NGC 1348 DSS.jpg
The open cluster NGC 1348
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension 03h 36m 02s
Declination +51° 30′ 19″
Distance 7827.75 (2400)
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation Perseus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1348 (also known as [KPS2012] MWSC 0289 and C 0330+512) is an open cluster located in the Perseus constellation containing approximately 106 stars. [1] [2] [3] It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer William Herschel on 28 December 1790. [4] NGC 1348 is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -13.413 km/s. [5] It is located approximately 7827.75 light years, (2400 pc), from the Earth. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "NGC 1348 - Open Cluster in Perseus | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  2. ↑ "By Name | NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  3. ↑ "NGC 1348". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  4. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 1300 - 1349". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  5. ↑ "SIMBAD references". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  6. ↑ "SIMBAD references". simbad.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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