NGC 1220

NGC 1220 is a young compact open cluster in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1831.^[5]

Rightascension03^h 11^m 40^{s[1][Note 1]}

Declination53° 20′ 45″^{[2][Note 2]}

Distance5,900 light-years (1,800 pc)^[2]

Apparent magnitude(V)11.8^[3]

Quick facts Observation data (J2000.0 epoch), Right ascension ...

NGC 1220
NGC 1220 from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS)
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension	03h 11m 40s[1][Note 1]
Declination	53° 20′ 45″[2][Note 2]
Distance	5,900 light-years (1,800 pc)[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)	11.8[3]
Apparent dimensions (V)	2.6′[1]
Physical characteristics
Radius	3.4 light-years (1.05 pc)[2]
Estimated age	60 million years[2]
Other designations	Cr 37, OCL 380[2][4]
Associations
Constellation	Perseus
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Close

The cluster is located at l = 143.04°, b = −3.96° in the galactic coordinate system, and is 120 parsecs above the galactic plane.^[1][2] It is approximately 6^m 42^s east and 10′ 12″ south from the nearest visible star, γ Persei.^[3]

NGC 1220 consists of approximately 26 stars with spectral types between A0 and B9, although the majority fall between A5 and B5.^[2]