NGC 1907

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NGC 1907
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
Constellation Auriga
Right ascension 05h 28m 06s
Declination +35° 19′ 30″
Distance 4,500 ly (1380,368 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V) 8.2
Apparent dimensions (V) 7′
Physical characteristics
Radius 12.5 ly
Estimated age 500 million yrs
Notable features Lynga 05 28.0 +35 19 (2000)
Skiff 05 28 05 +35 19.5 (2000)
Other designations C 0524+352, OCl 434
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 1907 is an open star cluster around 4,500 light years from Earth. It contains around 30 stars and is over 500 million years old. With a magnitude of 8.2 it is visible as part of the constellation Auriga.

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Coordinates: Sky map 05h 28m 06s, +35° 19′ 30″


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