NGC 1348
Star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation
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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]
| NGC 1348 | |
|---|---|
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 |
