| NGC 609 | |
|---|---|
 The open cluster NGC 609 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 01h 38m 11s |
| Declination | +64° 39′ 57″ |
| Distance | 12984.29 (3981) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | 1710 Ma |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
NGC 609 (also known as C 0133+643) is a small open cluster located in the Cassiopeia constellation containing approximately 261 stars. Given its visual magnitude of 11, NGC 609 is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 6 inches (150mm) or more. [1] It was discovered by 19th century German astronomer Heinrich d'Arrest on 9 August 1863 [2] . NGC 609 is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -44.32 km/s±0.68. [3] The object is located approximately 12,984.29 light years, (3981 pc), from the Earth. [4]
