NGC 188 (Reg Pratt)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cepheus (Cep) · Contains: HD3065 · NGC 188

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NGC 188

NGC 188 Polarissima Cluster, the nearest star cluster to the northern celestial pole (<5° away). In fact, the Latin term Polarissima translates to "closest to the pole". It lies a short 5,000 light-years away from earth. Positioned slightly above the galactic plane, this cluster is further from the center of the galaxy than our Sun. The northern sky looks quite empty on surveys but its actually filled with an immense amount of IFN, some of which can be found in this frame. One would assume that given its shape, NGC 188 is a globular cluster but its actually an open cluster. Generally open clusters drift apart over time due to the gravitational influence of the Milky Way galaxy. However, 188's position above the plane mean less gravitational interaction and the cluster is better able to maintain its shape. One of the coolest things about this object is that it never sets below 30° altitude for those of us located at latitude 34° N or higher. That means this target, and much of the broader area, remains available year-round. This is good news for people like me who aren't that into galaxies as it gives us something more interesting to do in the spring while we wait for the dusty galactic plane to return. I remain fascinated with the fact that the most unremarkable interstellar objects can make compelling images if they're covered in a littte dust.

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RA (center)	00h48m06s.568
RA (top/left)	01h21m09s.430
RA (top/right)	00h12m51s.490
RA (bottom/right)	00h21m00s.736
RA (bottom/left)	01h18m02s.314

Dec (center)	+85°14′54″.59
Dec (top/left)	+85°40′48″.63
Dec (top/right)	+85°35′27″.98
Dec (bottom/right)	+84°44′13″.93
Dec (bottom/left)	+84°48′41″.43

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