Messier 52 is an open cluster located in Cassiopeia. It contains around 193 members. Its estimated distance is between between 3,000 and 7,000 light years. The differences in distances are due to a large amount of interstellar dust in that direction that varies the brightness by an unknown amount.
Messier 52 (2018)
- Constellation: Cassiopeia
- Right Ascension: 23h 24.2m
- Declination: +61° 35′
- Distance: 3,000 - 7,000 light years
- Details
- Category: Open Clusters
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: Atik 314l+