NGC 457: The "ET" Cluster

NGC 457 is an open cluster located in the constellation Cassieopeia. It is easily found in small telescopes, and a favorite for amateur astronomers who can imagine the nicknames of Owl Cluster and ET. The two bright stars in the upper left make up the eyes of ET.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Créditos:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Ken and Emilie Siarkiewicz/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-n457siark
Tipo:Observation
Release date:25 de Junio de 2014 a las 12:36
Size:1441 x 972 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:NGC 457
Constellation:Cassiopeia
Categoría:Star Clusters

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Coordenadas

ObjectValue
Posición (AR):1 19 20.92
Posición (Dec):58° 15' 16.24"
Campo visual:17.86 x 12.03 arcminutes
Orientación:North is 78.8° right of vertical


Colores y Filtros

BandaLongitud de OndaTelescopio
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
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Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
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