Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  NGC 7380
NGC 7380 : The Wizard nebula in Cepheus, maragus
NGC 7380 : The Wizard nebula in Cepheus
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NGC 7380 : The Wizard nebula in Cepheus

NGC 7380 : The Wizard nebula in Cepheus, maragus
NGC 7380 : The Wizard nebula in Cepheus
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NGC 7380 : The Wizard nebula in Cepheus

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NGC 7380 is a young open cluster os stars in the constellation of Cepheus. The surrounding emission nebulosity (Sh2-142) is known as Wizard Nebula, which spans some 110 ly. The stars of NGC 7380 have emerged from this star-forming region in the last 5 million years, making it a relatively young cluster.

Apparent magnitude : 7,2

Apparent dimensions :25'

Distance : 8500 ly from Sun

RA : 22h 47m 21s

Dec : +58° 07' 54''

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NGC 7380 : The Wizard nebula in Cepheus, maragus