NGC 1528 (Mel 23)

NGC 1528 (Mel 23) is an open cluster in the constellation Perseus, magnitude 6.4, 9.6′ across.

A 6.4-magnitude open cluster in Perseus, about 9.6′ across.

When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around December, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in November). It can be seen from everywhere north of 39°S and never sets north of 39°N.

At its highest it stands 89° up from 50°N, 74° up from 35°N, 39° up from the equator, 4° up from 35°S.

Facts

Type

Open cluster

Constellation

Perseus

Designations

Mel 23, Melotte 23

Magnitude

6.4

Apparent size

9.6′

Position

RA 4h 15.3m, Dec +51° 13′ (J2000)

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