NGC 1893
NGC 1893 is an open cluster in the constellation Auriga. It is about 12,400 light years away. The star cluster is embedded in the HII region IC 410.
| NGC 1893 | |
|---|---|
Star Cluster NGC 1893 imbedded in the emission nebula IC 410. | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Right ascension | 05h 22m 44.(0)s |
| Declination | +33° 24′ 4(2)″ |
| Distance | 3,790 pc (12,400 ly) |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.5 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 11.0′ |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Estimated age | 4 Myr |
| Other designations | Cr 63, Mel 33, C0519+333, Lund 166, OCL 439, OCISM 101, Raab 24 |
| Associations | |
| Constellation | Auriga |
Images of the star cluster by the Chandra X-ray Observatory suggest that it contains approximately 4,600 young stellar objects.
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