2016年4月2日 · The famous Double Cluster in the constellation of Perseus consists of the star clusters h and chi Persei, which lie some 7100 and 7400 light-years away from Earth, respectively, and appear very close to each other on the sky.

2024年10月4日 · Here’s an easy way to use the prominent M or W shape of Cassiopeia to locate the Double Cluster in Perseus. The Double Cluster in Perseus consists of two open star clusters near each other on the...

The double star cluster h + χ Persei lies in the area of the constellation Perseus between its figure and the «W» of the constellation Cassiopeia. It is visible to the naked eye and therefore easy to find. On 29 October it is in opposition to the Sun and crosses the meridian at local midnight.

The Double Cluster (Caldwell 14) is the common name for the naked-eye open clusters NGC884 and NGC869 (often designated Chi Persei and H Persei, respectively), which are close together in the constellation Perseus. NGC884 and NGC869 both lie at a distance of 7500 light years.

2020年6月30日 · The double cluster in the constellation Perseus, normally known by its Greek designation transliterated. chi Persei (NGC884, on the left) and h Persei (NGC869) are about 7000 light-years away and less than 100 light-years apart.

h Persei or NGC 869 is one of two open clusters that appear close together in the sky, together forming the Double Cluster or Sword Handle in Perseus. h Persei is the western of the two clusters, with the other being Chi Persei or NGC 884.

The double clusters h and χ Persei, located in the constellation Perseus, are a stunning pair of open star clusters that have fascinated astronomers for centuries. These clusters, estimated to be around 14 million years old, are relatively young and packed with massive, luminous stars.

2021年2月3日 · Tonight, find the gorgeous Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus. It’s a wonderful sight to see, assuming your sky is dark. To see it at this time of year, face north to northwest as darkness...

2024年9月8日 · This image shows famous NGC 869, h Persei and NGC 884 χ (chi) Persei Double Cluster in the constellation of Perseus. NGC 869 and NGC 884 are bright (3-3.5 Mag) and large sized (30-35') open clusters.

Discover when and where to find h Persei Cluster (NGC0869) in the night sky. Learn about NGC0869 rise and set times, its path across the sky, and the best time for viewing.