NGC 886
Star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation
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NGC 886 (also known as [KPS2012] MWSC 0186) is a small open cluster located in the Cassiopeia constellation containing between 20 and 30 stars.[1][2] It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 30 October 1829.[3] NGC 886 is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -9.835 km/s±0.948.[4] It is located approximately 5544.67 light years, (1700 pc), from the Earth.[5]
| NGC 886 | |
|---|---|
The open cluster NGC 886 | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 02h 25m 10s |
| Declination | +63° 53′ 35″ |
| Distance | 5544.67 (1700) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | 320 Ma |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
