The Coathanger (CR 399) in Vulpecula

by: J.Lodriguss/Novapix
Reference: a-aou98-00001
Date: 2006-05-07

CR 399, Brocchi's Cluster, is also known as the "Coathanger". It is a distinctive asterism, but not a true star cluster. It is visible to the unaided eye off the head of Cygnus, the Swan in Vulpecula, and resolved into its namesake shape in a telescope or pair of binoculars.

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