Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  34 Cas  ·  NGC 457  ·  Owl Cluster  ·  The star φ Cas
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NGC 457, Armin Unterwandling
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NGC 457

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NGC 457

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NGC 457 is the brightest open cluster in Cassiopeia and one of the finest objects of its type in the northern sky.
The brightest cluster stars are arranged in prominent lines and curves that resamble an Owl shape, hence the popular name "The Owl Cluster".

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NGC 457, Armin Unterwandling