Open cluster nestled against the background star field of Cygnus. The cluster is composed of about 30 members and is located approximately 1,060 light years away. Estimated age is 278 million years.
Messier 39 (2018)
- Constellation: Cygnus
- Right Ascension: 21h 31m 42s
- Declination: +48° 25′ ″
- Distance: 1,060 ly
- Details
- Category: Open Clusters
- Telescope: EDT 80mm Reftactor
- Camera: ZWO 1600 MM