Name: | Alpha Persei Cluster |
Type: | OpenCl |
Messier: | - |
NGC: | - |
Magnitude: | 1.2 |
Right Ascention: | 3h22m |
Declination: | 49 |
Constellation: | Perseus |
Viewing Info: | Somebody has to atleast nominate Melotte 20!
Around Mirfak (the "a" star), the elbow of Perseus. One of the best areas of the sky for 10x50 binoculars, an incredible view. Many bright stars, not all of which are the same color. Just a little (five degrees or so) to the west is the double cluster; mondo cluster fun! |