IC 4756

IC 4756 is a large bright open cluster in the constellation Serpens. Known as Graff's Cluster, it is bright enough to be seen with the naked eye and considered a fine cluster for binoculars or small telescopes.[2]

IC 4756
Observation data (J2000 epoch)
ConstellationSerpens
Right ascension18h 38m 31.2s[1]
Declination+05° 29 24[1]
Distance1.3 kly (400 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)4.6[1]
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCr 386, Mel 210

IC 4756 is also known as the Tweedledee Cluster (paired with NGC 6633 as Tweedledum), also as the Secret Garden Cluster.[3]

References

  1. "IC 4756". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  2. Michael Bakich. "The Omega Nebula, Graff's Cluster, and planetary nebula IC 1295". astronomy.com. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  3. O'Meara, Stephen James (2007). Deep-Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures. Cambridge University Press. p. 457-458. ISBN 978-0521-83704-0.



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