NGC 743
Star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation
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NGC 743 (also known as C 0155+599) is a small open cluster located in the Cassiopeia constellation.[1] It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 29 September, 1829 and has a visual magnitude of 10.58, and is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -18.16 km/s±0.15.[2] It is located approximately 3812.76 light years, (1169 pc), from the Earth.[3][4]
| NGC 743 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 743 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 02h 00m 18s |
| Declination | +60° 17′ 20″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | ? |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
