NGC869

 
 
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  • RA: 2:19.0
  • Dec: +57:09
  • Magnitude: 5.8
  • Size:  14'
  • Distance: 6000 ly
  • Constellation:  Perseus

 

  • Scope: 8" SCT at f/6.3
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  clear with good transparency
  • Camera: Hutech modified Canon 300D
  • Exposure:  11 x 2 minutes
  • Date:  September 2, 2006

 

 

   
 
Comments: This is one of the open clusters in the famous Double Cluster in Perseus.