NGC 1857

NGC 1857 is a open cluster located in the constellation Auriga. Some key stats include:

NGC:NGC 1857
Type:open cluster
Constellation:Auriga
V-magnitude (visual):7
B-magnitude (blue):8.08
Right Ascension:05:20:05.56
Declination:39:20:37.00
Major axis:4.5 '
Redshift:0.000002

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Declination units = DD:MM:SS.SS
PN = planetary nebula