NGC 7243

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the open star cluster NGC 7243 in the constellation Lacerta.

Introduction

The open star cluster NGC 7243 in the constellation Lacerta is according to Stoyan the more northern and more open star cluster in this constellation. Confirmed with a Karkoschka photo in February 2020, better seen in August 2020.

NGC 7243
Size: 20' (Stoyan)
Distance: 2,800 light years (Stoyan)
Rating: ** (Stoyan)

Map

The open star cluster NGC 7243 in the constellation Lacerta (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope


NGC 7243 - Feb 7, 2020		NGC 7243 - Aug 24, 2020		NGC 7243 - Aug 24, 2020, processed

Vespera Pro


NGC 7243 - Nov 5, 2024, 2000, 60 frames (10 min)		NGC 7243 - Nov 5, 2024, 2000, 60 frames (10 min), processed

		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net

Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net		NGC 7243 - Nov 5, 2024, 1800, 60 frames (10 min), section, processed

My Own Observations

Observations February to August 2020

February 7, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7243 photographed
August 24, 2020 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): NGC 7243 photographed in the new rectangular format without overlay

Observations November 2024

November 5, 2024 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: Vespera Pro): NGC 7243 photographed

References

NGC 7243 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_7243