* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: NGC 1707


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
NGC 1707
Permalink  
 


NGC 1707 (also IC 2107) is a magnitude +12.8 group of stars located in the constellation Orion.

The asterism was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) reflector at Windsor Road, Slough, on the 8th January 1828.

The grouping were rediscovered by Guillaume Bigourdan in 1899 and listed as IC 2107.

Right Ascension 04 28 21.1 Declination +08° 14' 20"



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard