Astronomy:Trumpler 3

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Short description: Open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia
Trumpler 3
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Trumpler 3 as seen from the Stellarium Software
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
ConstellationCassiopeia
Right ascension 03h 12m 00s
Declination+63° 15′ 00″
Distance2250 ly (690 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)7.0[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 36, Cl Harvard 1, C 0307+630
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

Trumpler 3 is an open cluster located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It has the visual magnitude of 7 and is one of the most famous star clusters in the Trumpler catalogue.

It has two bright stars, TYC 4053-658-1 and TYC 4053-466-1 of apparent magnitudes 10.16 and 10.02, respectively.[1]

Trumpler 3's location in the constellation Cassiopeia.

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