Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  NGC 436  ·  NGC 457  ·  Owl Cluster  ·  The star φCas
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NGC 457 (Owl cluster) and NGC 436 (Squirrel cluster?), rhedden
NGC 457 (Owl cluster) and NGC 436 (Squirrel cluster?)
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NGC 457 (Owl cluster) and NGC 436 (Squirrel cluster?)

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NGC 457 (Owl cluster) and NGC 436 (Squirrel cluster?), rhedden
NGC 457 (Owl cluster) and NGC 436 (Squirrel cluster?)
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NGC 457 (Owl cluster) and NGC 436 (Squirrel cluster?)

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NGC 457 is a beautiful open cluster in Cassiopeia that has earned the nickname "Owl Cluster." Nearby NGC 436 reminds me of an unlucky squirrel that is about to be airlifted somewhere.

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NGC 457 (Owl cluster) and NGC 436 (Squirrel cluster?), rhedden