| NGC 1220 | |
|---|---|
 NGC 1220 from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) | |
| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 03h 11m 40s1Note 1 |
| Declination | 53° 20′ 45″2Note 2 |
| Distance | 5,900 light-years (1,800 pc)2 |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 11.83 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 2.6′1 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | 3.4 light-years (1.05 pc)2 |
| Estimated age | 60 million years2 |
| Other designations | Cr 37, OCL 38024 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Perseus |
NGC 1220 is a young compact open cluster in the constellation Perseus. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1831.5
The cluster is located at l = 143.04°, b = −3.96° in the galactic coordinate system, and is 120 parsecs above the galactic plane.12 It is approximately 6m 42s east and 10′ 12″ south from the nearest visible star, γ Persei.3
NGC 1220 consists of approximately 26 stars with spectral types between A0 and B9, although the majority fall between A5 and B5.2
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References
References
- "NGC 1220". Strasbourg Astronomical Data Center. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- Ortolani, S.; Carraro, G.; Covino, S.; Bica, E.; Barbuy, B. (2002-04-09). "A photometric study of the young open cluster NGC 1220". Galactic structure, stellar clusters, and populations. Astronomy & Astrophysics. 391 (1). EDP Sciences (published 2002-07-29): 179–185. arXiv:astro-ph/0205498. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20020794. hdl:10183/98516.
- "NGC 1220 – Open Cluster in Perseus". The Sky Live. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- Collinder, Per. "On Structural Properties of Open Galactic Clusters and their Spatial Distribution. Catalog of Open Galactic Clusters". Annals of the Observatory of Lund. 2: 4.
- "NGC1220". NGC/IC Restoration Project. Retrieved 2024-03-30.