NGC 7429[3][4][2] is an open cluster in the constellation Cepheus. The object was discovered on 29 September 1829 by the British astronomer John Herschel.
NGC 7429 | |
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![]() SDSS image of NGC 7429 | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Cepheus |
Right ascension | 22h 55m 53.28s[1] |
Declination | 59° 57m 36s[1] |
Distance | 4080 ly (1250 pc[1]) |
Apparent dimensions (V) | 15′[1][2] |
Physical characteristics | |
Estimated age | 120 Gyr[1] |
Other designations | OCL 249 |
See also: Open cluster, List of open clusters |
New General Catalogue 7000 to 7499 | |
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