NGC 188
astronomy
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NGC 188 is an open star cluster, a group of stars gravitationally bound and originating from the same material. Open clusters typically contain dozens to hundreds of stars, often arranged asymmetrically. NGC 188 is notable for its age, estimated at 6.5 billion years, making it one of the oldest known open clusters. It is located in the constellation Cepheus.12
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