Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  NGC 654
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NGC654 Open Star Cluster, Dean Glace
NGC654 Open Star Cluster
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NGC654 Open Star Cluster

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NGC654 Open Star Cluster, Dean Glace
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NGC654 Open Star Cluster

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NGC 654 is an open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1787. With apparent magnitude 6.5, it can be observed by binoculars. It is located 2,5° northeast of the star Delta Cassiopeiae. In the same low power field can also be seen the open clusters NGC 663 and NGC 659. It surrounds a 7th magnitude yellowish star, an F5Ia supergiant, which is a possible member of the group.

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NGC654 Open Star Cluster, Dean Glace