NGC 7142 is a older open cluster located in Cepheus. Also visible are the young reflection nebula of NGC 7129 located 3,300 light years distant from Earth.
NGC 7142 and NGC 7129 (2024)
- Constellation: Cepheus
- Right Ascension: 21h 45m 10.0s
- Declination: +65° 46′ 18″
- Distance: 5,500 - 6,200 ly (est)
- Details
- Category: Open Clusters
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 2600 MM