NGC 188

Introduction | Map | My Best Own Photos | My Own Observations | References || Appendix: My Own Photos

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On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster NGC 188 in the constellation Cepheus.

 

Introduction

The open star cluster NGC 188 is located in the constellation Cepheus. At 6.3 billion years old, it is one of the oldest open star clusters in the Milky Way. The star cluster consists of around 5,000 stars.

NGC 188
Size: 17' (SkySafari)
Distance: 6,455 light years (Wikipedia)
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Map

The open star cluster NGC 188 in the constellation Cepheus (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Best Own Photos

Vespera Pro

    

NGC 188 - Aug 31, 2025, 2000 (5 min)

 

NGC 188 - Aug 31, 2025, 2000 (5 min), photo left processed

 

My Own Observations

Observations August 2025

 

References

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Appendix: My Own Photos

Vespera Pro

    

NGC 188 - Aug 31, 2025, 2000 (5 min)

 

NGC 188 - Aug 31, 2025, 2000 (5 min), photo left processed