NGC 1027, an open cluster located in Cassiopeia located 3,100 light years away, between the Heart and the Soul nebulae , but not associated with them (7,500ly distance), as is the bright star near the center (179ly distance).
NGC 1027
- Constellation: Cassiopeia
- Right Ascension: 02h 42m 43s
- Declination: +61° 38′ 00″
- Distance: 3,100 ly
- Details
- Category: Open Clusters
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 1600 MM