The Messier 103 Open Star Cluster
Messier 103, which is found in the constellation Cassiopeia, is a small open cluster. It is comprised of 172 confirmed stellar components and resides at a distance of 9,000 light years distant. The cluster's age is about 25 million years old. Most of the brighter stars in the cluster are hot blue stars, with a red giant residing at the center of the cluster. M103 spans 17 light years in diameter. I captured this image of M103 at Frosty Drew Observatory on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Image Credit: Scott MacNeill
Gallery: Open Star Clusters
- Author:
- Scott MacNeill
- Entry Date:
- Nov 7, 2018
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- Scott MacNeill's Media