Caldwell 16

NGC 7243 is an open cluster located in the constellation Lacerta, approximately 2,800 light-years away from Earth. This stellar object reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight at the end of August.
Around August 25th to be more exact.

Astrophoto: Caldwell 16 – 10/23

The Open Cluster Caldwell 16, NGC 7243 in the constellation Lacerta. The result of a short evening.

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