Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  NGC 559  ·  PGC 137760  ·  PGC 2796603  ·  PGC 5503
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NGC 559, Gary Imm
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NGC 559

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NGC 559

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This object is an open star cluster of about 50 stars located 3700 light years away in the constellation of Cassiopeia. This is my favorite non-Messier star cluster. The cluster is well defined with a good mix of blue and orange stars. The cluster is framed top and bottom by two bright stars, each of which appears to be its own cluster. Adding to the mix are dark dust areas left and right of the cluster, with the area to the right being particularly striking.

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NGC 559, Gary Imm