NGC 188 (also known as Caldwell 1 or the Polarissima Cluster[5]) is an open cluster in the constellation Cepheus. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1825.

Apr 17, 2025 · An image in the lower left, taken with the 0.9-meter telescope at Arizona’s Kitt Peak National Observatory, provides a full view of star cluster Caldwell 1 (NGC 188). The …

NGC 188 is a Open Cluster in the Cepheus constellation. NGC 188 is situated close to the northern celestial pole and, as such, it is visible for most part of the year from the northern …

May 12, 2009 · We present time series radial velocity, and photometric observations of a solar-type double-lined eclipsing binary star (V 12) in the old open cluster NGC 188. We use these …

Nov 21, 2023 · NGC 188 has the dual distinction of being both the northernmost and the oldest open star cluster visible from Earth. M78 is a bright reflection nebula located close to the …

The open cluster NGC 1888 can be found in the constellation Cepheus, circa 4° away from the pole star and hence visible all year long in Europe. Charts created using SkySafari 6 Pro and …

NGC 188 is less than 5 degrees from the north celestial pole, so it is visible every clear night of the year for northern hemisphere observers. The cluster is quite faint, with its stars ranging …

Caldwell 1 (NGC 188) is a open cluster located within the constellation Cepheus. C1 is best viewed during Fall, is magnitude 8.1*, and can be viewed with binoculars. It is 14' in size. For …

Dec 16, 2024 · NGC 188 is one of the oldest open clusters that stays mostly intact and still grouped together. This due to being a "safe" distance from the galactic disc and the tidal …

Sep 9, 2018 · NGC 188 is an open cluster. It was discovered by John Herschel in 1825. It lies in Cepheus and appears about half the width of the Moon. While it may look ordinary, even …