NGC 7243

In this article, we are going to address the topic of NGC 7243, which is of great relevance today. NGC 7243 is a topic that has generated great discussion and debate in different areas, from the academic field to the social field. Its importance lies in the impact it has on people's lives and on society in general. Through this article, we will delve into the key aspects of NGC 7243, exploring its origins, its evolution over time and its influence in various areas. Furthermore, we will analyze the possible future implications that NGC 7243 may have on our daily lives, as well as the possible solutions and alternatives that may arise to address this issue effectively.

NGC 7243
NGC 7243
Observation data (2000.0 epoch)
Right ascension22h 15m 08.6s
Declination+49° 53′ 51″
Distance2800 (860)
Apparent magnitude (V)+6.4
Apparent dimensions (V)21′
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 16, Cr 448
Associations
ConstellationLacerta
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters

NGC 7243 (also known as Caldwell 16) is an open cluster and Caldwell object in the constellation Lacerta. It shines at magnitude +6.4. Its celestial coordinates are RA 22h 15.3m , dec +49° 53′. It is located near the naked-eye stars Alpha Lacertae, 4 Lacertae, an A-class double star, and planetary nebula IC 5217. It lies approximately 2,800 light-years away, and is thought to be just over 100 million years old, consisting mainly of white and blue stars.[1]

Map showing location of NGC 7243

Notes

  1. ^ "NGC 7243". eSky. Retrieved 2008-08-06.

References

  • Pasachoff, Jay M. (2000). "Atlas of the Sky". Stars and Planets. New York, NY: Peterson Field Guides. p. 578. ISBN 978-0-395-93432-6.
  • Caldwell-Moore, Sir Patrick (2003). Firefly Atlas of the Universe. Firefly Books Limited. ISBN 978-1-55297-819-1.



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