Open cluster · Andromeda

NGC 752

Also known as: C28

mag 5.739′ across

About

NGC 752 is an open cluster of magnitude 5.7 in Andromeda, about 39′ across.

NGC 752 is in the constellation Andromeda.
Best evenings: around early December it is highest at about 9 pm (10 pm in summer time); a month earlier, two hours later.
Where on Earth: it is seen well, at least 10° up, from north of 42° S.

When it rises and sets tonight, how high it climbs and how much the Moon gets in the way are worked out in your browser for your place.

EyesA faint smudge at the limit of vision, only from a dark site.
Binoculars (10×50)A rich scattering of stars — binoculars often give the best view.
Telescope (6–8 inch)Dozens of stars, many sharp and some coloured.

For a dark country sky with no Moon. From a city, faint galaxies and nebulae can disappear completely.

Designations	NGC 752, C28
Type	Open cluster
Magnitude	5.7The smaller the number, the brighter.
Apparent size	39′the full Moon is 31′ across
Constellation	Andromeda
Right ascension (J2000)	01h 57m 34.8s
Declination (J2000)	+37° 50′ 00″