NGC 744

NGC 744
The open cluster NGC 744
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension02h 00m 12s
Declination+55° 35′ 50″
Apparent magnitude (V)7.9
Physical characteristics
Associations
ConstellationPerseus

NGC 744 (also known as C 0155+552) is a small open cluster located in the Perseus constellation containing approximately 140 stars.[1] It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 28 November 1831.[2] NGC 744 has a visual magnitude of 7.9 and is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 1.50 inches (40mm) or more, and is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -25.47 km/s±0.15.[3] It is located approximately 4478.13 light years, (1373 pc), from the Earth.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "NGC 744". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
  2. ↑ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 700 - 749". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
  3. ↑ "NGC 744". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
  4. ↑ "VizieR". vizier.cds.unistra.fr. Retrieved 2025-05-25.


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