Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  HD216103  ·  HD216572  ·  LBN 521  ·  NGC 7419  ·  Sh2-154
Open Cluster NGC 7419 with Red Giants, Tom Wildoner
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Open Cluster NGC 7419 with Red Giants

Open Cluster NGC 7419 with Red Giants, Tom Wildoner
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Open Cluster NGC 7419 with Red Giants

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This is the open cluster designated NGC 7419 in the constellation Cepheus. This cluster is between 7,500 and 11,000 light years away. Its location is behind some dark nebulae which reddens the color of the stars. The cluster does contain no less than five red supergiant stars - moved up to my top ten list for open clusters!

Tech Specs: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120ED Telescope, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at 0F, 126x60 seconds guided exposures, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in DSS and PixInsight. Image Date: May 25, 2023. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).

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Open Cluster NGC 7419 with Red Giants, Tom Wildoner

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