NGC 1245

NGC 1245
NGC 1245 is a rich open cluster located in the constellation Perseus. It contains a large population of faint stars spread across an irregular and somewhat loose structure. The cluster’s stellar content suggests an intermediate age, with a mix of white, yellow, and orange stars distributed unevenly throughout the field.

Object Data

NGC:NGC 1245
Type:Open cluster
Constellation:Perseus
Distance:~3,000 light-years

Observation Data

Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2019-10-31

Technical Data

Exposure time:IR/UV-sper- 105 x 30 sec
Total: 0.9 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:ZWO ASI 294mc Pro (OSC)
Color palette:RGB
Filters:Baader planetarium

Tags

NGC 1245, open cluster, Perseus, faint stars, intermediate-age cluster