Between Gamma and kappa Cassiopeia lies H.VIII.78, a coarse cluster of ninth and tenth magnitude stars. The brighter members seem to take on a W-shape (reminiscent of Cassiopeia, the constellation in which it is found), while the cluster as a whole reminds me of a mushroom cloud. Very beautiful and well located.
| NGC: | 225 |
| OTHER NAMES: | H.VIII.78 |
| CLASS: | open cluster |
| SIZE: | 12' |
| MAGNITUDE: | +9 |
| DISTANCE: | 1690 light years |
| POSITION: | 00h 42m +61d 04' |
| CONSTELLATION: | Cassiopeia |
| DATE OF SKETCH: | 08/30/76 |
| MAGNIFICATION USED: | 70x |
