NGC 1662

NGC 1662 (also known as Collinder 55) is a loosely bound open cluster located in the constellation Orion. It has an apparent magnitude of 7.6[1] and an approximate size of 20 arc-minutes.

NGC 1662
Simulated image of NGC 1662
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationPerseus
Right ascension 04h 48m 27.0s[1]
Declination+10° 56 12[1]
Distance1,425 ly (437 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)6.4
Apparent dimensions (V)20'
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 55

Location

Location of NGC 1662 in the night sky

NGC 1662 lies 1.7º NE of the star Pi1 Orionis.

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References

  1. "NGC 1662". sim-id. Retrieved 2020-07-13.


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