* Astronomy

NGC 225 (also Collinder 7 and OCL 305) is a magnitude +7.0 open star cluster located 2,143 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia.

The cluster was first discovered by astronomer Caroline Herschel, using a 10.67 cm (4.2 inch) Newtonian reflector, on the 27th September 1783.

The object was rediscovered by German astronomer William Herschel in 1788. 

Right Ascension 00h 43m 42.0s, Declination +61° 46' 00"

It was named "The Pommier Sailboat Cluster" by Rodney Pommier, MD.
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