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NGC 886

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NGC 886
The open cluster NGC 886
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Right ascension02h 25m 10s
Declination+63° 53′ 35″
Distance5544.67 (1700)
Physical characteristics
Estimated age320 Ma
Associations
ConstellationCassiopeia
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 886 (also known as [KPS2012] MWSC 0186) is a small open cluster located in the Cassiopeia constellation containing between 20 and 30 stars.[1][2] It was discovered by 19th century English astronomer John Herschel on 30 October 1829.[3] NGC 886 is moving towards the Sun with a radial velocity of -9.835 km/s±0.948.[4] It is located approximately 5544.67 light years, (1700 pc), from the Earth.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "NGC 886 - Open Cluster in Cassiopeia | TheSkyLive". theskylive.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  2. ^ "NGC/IC Project Restoration Efforts". ngcicproject.observers.org. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  3. ^ "New General Catalog Objects: NGC 850 - 899". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  4. ^ "NGC 886". simbad.u-strasbg.fr. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
  5. ^ "WEBDA: Open cluster page". webda.physics.muni.cz. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
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