Westerhout 5
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| Magnitude | 6. 5 |
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| Apparent dimensions (V) | 150' × 75' |
| Designations | LBN |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6. 5 |
| Distance | 7,500 ly |
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| ID | 3005469 |
About Westerhout 5
Westerhout 5 is an emission nebula located in Cassiopeia. Several small open clusters are embedded in the nebula: CR 34, 632, and 634 and IC 1848. The object is more commonly called by the cluster designation IC 1848.