Herschel 395
NGC 7686

Object Type Open Cluster
Constellation Andromeda
Magnitude 5.6
Size 15.0' x 15.0'


Combination of 15, 1 minute images unfiltered.
SBIG STL-1001E CCD. 20" f/6.8 Dall-Kirkham cassegrain telescope at prime focus.

Number 395 in the Herschel 400 list is NGC 7686. This is a large and bright open cluster in Andromeda. The brightest stars in the cluster are all K-type orange giants, similar to Arcturus. The cluster is a rewarding sight in a small telescope.