NGC 744

NGC 744
The open cluster NGC 744
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension	02h 00m 12s
Declination	+55° 35′ 50″
Apparent magnitude  (V)	7.9
Physical characteristics
Associations
Constellation	Perseus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 744 (also known as C 0155+552) is a small open cluster located in the Perseus constellation containing approximately 140 stars. ^[1] It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 28 November 1831. ^[2] NGC 744 has a visual magnitude of 7.9 and is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 1.50 inches (40mm) or more, and is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -25.47 km/s±0.15. ^[3] It is located approximately 4478.13 light years, (1373 pc), from the Earth. ^[4]

Gallery

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  Image created using Aladin Sky Atlas software from the Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center and DSS (Digitized Sky Survey) data.
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  NGC 744 (taken from Stellarium)
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  Map of the location of NGC 744

References

1. "NGC 744". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
2. "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 700 - 749". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
3. "NGC 744". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
4. "VizieR". vizier.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-25.