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NGC 1907

Coordinates:Sky map05h28m06s,+35° 19′ 30″
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NGC 1907
NGC 1907 is located just to the right ofMessier 38which is located in the far left corner.
Observation data (J2000epoch)
Right ascension05h28m06s
Declination+35° 19′ 30″
Distance4,500ly(1380,368pc)
Apparent magnitude(V)8.2
Apparent dimensions (V)7
Physical characteristics
Radius12.5 ly
Estimated age500 million yrs
Lynga 05 28.0 +35 19 (2000)
Skiff 05 28 05 +35 19.5 (2000)
Other designationsC 0524+352,OCl434
Associations
ConstellationAuriga
See also:Open cluster,List of open clusters

NGC 1907is anopen star clusteraround 4,500light yearsfrom Earth. It contains around 30 stars and is over 500 million years old. With a magnitude of 8.2 it is visible in the constellationAuriga.

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