NGC 1245
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| NGC 1245 | |
|---|---|
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| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 03h 14m 48s[1] |
| Declination | +47° 15′ 11″[1] |
| Distance | 9,800 ly (3 kpc) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.4 [1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 10' |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | 1,06 billion years |
| Other designations | Cr 38 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Perseus |
NGC 1245 is an open cluster in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by William Herschel on 11 December 1786.[2] It is located 3° southwest of alpha Persei and can be spotted with 10x50 binoculars.[3] The cluster is nearly 1 billion years old.[4] NGC 1245 has about 200 members the brightest of which are of 12th magnitude.[5] The cluster shows evidence of mass segregation and it is possible that it has lost its lower mass members.[6] Lying at a distance of 3kpc, the cluster is estimated to be 27 light years across.[4]
