Herschel 45
NGC 1245

Object Type Open Cluster
Constellation Perseus
Magnitude 8.4
Size 10.0' x 10.0'


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

Number 45 in the Herschel 400 list, NGC 1245, a moderately rich open cluster in Perseus. Although the cluster is fairly rich, the individual stars are for the most part relatively faint and so a telescope is needed for a good view.