Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  IC 5134  ·  NGC 7129  ·  NGC 7133  ·  NGC 7142  ·  VdB146
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NGC 7142 Cluster & NGC 7129 Nebula, Richard H
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NGC 7142 Cluster & NGC 7129 Nebula

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NGC 7142 Cluster & NGC 7129 Nebula

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NGC 7142 is an open cluster about 6,200 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. Due to the observational difficulties NGC 7142 presents, it has been an infrequent topic of research. Current known studies include only work being done at the University of Kansas. Source: Wikipedia

NGC 7129 is a reflection nebula located 3,300 light years away in the constellation Cepheus. A young open cluster is responsible for illuminating the surrounding nebula. A recent survey indicates the cluster contains more than 130 stars less than 1 million years old. Source: Wikipedia

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NGC 7142 Cluster & NGC 7129 Nebula, Richard H