NGC 189
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NGC 189 is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation
. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel
on 27 September 1783. And independently rediscovered by John Herschel on 27 October 1829.
Cassiopeia (constellation)
Cassiopeia is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the vain queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, who boasted about her unrivalled beauty. Cassiopea was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century Greek astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today...
. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel
Caroline Herschel
Caroline Lucretia Herschel was a German-British astronomer, the sister of astronomer Sir Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel with whom she worked throughout both of their careers. Her most significant contribution to astronomy was the discovery of several comets and in particular the periodic comet...
on 27 September 1783. And independently rediscovered by John Herschel on 27 October 1829.
External links
- NGC 189 @ SEDS NGC objects pages
- NGC 189 at NightSkyInfo.com