NGC 1662 explained

NGC 1662
Epoch:J2000.0
Type:Open cluster
Constellation:Orion
Ra:[1]
Appmag V:6.4
Dist Ly:1,425 ly
Dist Pc:437 pc
Size V:20'
Names:Cr 55

NGC 1662 (also known as Collinder 55) is a loosely bound open cluster located in the constellation Orion. It has an apparent magnitude of 7.6[1] and an approximate size of 20 arc-minutes.

Location

NGC 1662 lies 1.7ยบ NE of the star Pi1 Orionis.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NGC 1662. 2020-07-13. sim-id.