NGC 659
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| NGC 659 | |
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| Observation data (J2000.0 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 1h 44m 4s[1] |
| Declination | +60° 40′[1] |
| Distance | 8.2 kly[2] |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.9[1] |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 6.0′[3] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mass | 105 to 106 M☉ |
| Radius | 7.5[2] |
| Estimated age | 20my[2] |
| Other designations | NGC 659, OCL 332 |
File:NGC 659 map.png
Map showing the location of NGC 659
NGC 659 is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783.
References
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- NGC 659 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images
Coordinates: 
01h 44m 24s, +60° 40′ 24″
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