NGC 7510

NGC 7510
NGC 7510 is a compact open star cluster located in the constellation Cepheus, at a distance of roughly 11,400 light‑years. It is a young cluster, with an estimated age of about 10 million years, and displays a distinctive arrow‑head shape formed by several bright, blue stars. The most luminous member is classified as a B1.5 III giant. NGC 7510 lies within the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way, a region known for active and recent star formation.

Object Data

NGC:NGC 7510
Type:Open cluster
Constellation:Cepheus
Distance:~11,400 light-years

Observation Data

Location:Pollux Observatory, Zuidlaren
Date:2023-08-17

Technical Data

Exposure time:S- 35x 180 sec
Hα- 23 x 180 sec
O- 23 x 180 sec
Total: 4.1 h
Telescope:Takahashi FSQ106 ED
Camera:ZWO ASI 1600mm Pro
Color palette:Hα luminance SHO
Filters:Astronomik 6 nm

Tags

NGC 7510, open cluster, Cepheus, Perseus arm, young stars, Sh2-157